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T126 RHR

1999 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,502 mi
Last recorded46,502 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 RHR
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced indicator warning lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,910 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,910 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,531 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 57,852 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 39,948 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,226 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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T126 RHR is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T126 RHR, 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 T126 RHR registered?

T126 RHR is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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