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T218 EBW

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 EBW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 42,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 42,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,890 miles

REAR TYRE TREADGETTING LOW

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION FRONT BRAKE

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 24,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,942 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,278 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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T218 EBW is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T218 EBW, 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 T218 EBW registered?

T218 EBW is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T218 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 EBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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