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T146 RVL

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 RVL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 26,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 26,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 26,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,889 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 25,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,876 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,239 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,653 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 20,653 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,078 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 20,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 15,752 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,457 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 May 2006 14,581 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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T146 RVL is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T146 RVL, 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 T146 RVL registered?

T146 RVL is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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