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T219 MEF

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,549 mi
Last recorded27,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT219 MEF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2011 23,866 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,723 miles

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

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

slight play on rear shocker and suspension links

Fail 1 Jun 2009 20,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

slight play on rear shocker and suspension links

Pass 31 May 2008 19,386 miles

slight play on rear shocker and suspension links

Pass 25 May 2007 18,181 miles

slight play on rear shocker mountig bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2006 17,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,678 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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T219 MEF is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T219 MEF, 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 T219 MEF registered?

T219 MEF is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T219 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T219 MEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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