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T172 GKN

1999 Yamaha R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,322 mi
Last recorded22,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 GKN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,638 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 20,638 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,424 miles

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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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T172 GKN is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T172 GKN, 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 T172 GKN registered?

T172 GKN is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is T172 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 GKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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