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S294 MFC

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,383 mi
Last recorded16,383 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 MFC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 16,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,992 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 24 May 2017 15,852 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 15,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,718 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2010 9,380 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2009 8,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 6,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 5,499 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 5,499 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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S294 MFC is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 22,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S294 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S294 MFC is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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