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S956 BVO

1999 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,813 mi
Last recorded28,813 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 BVO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 28,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 27,488 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 26,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,969 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 26,510 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,101 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,350 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,387 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,547 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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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S956 BVO is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S956 BVO, 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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What year was S956 BVO registered?

S956 BVO is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S956 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 BVO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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