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T224 BWL

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,915 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

loose wiring around headstock

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 35,915 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

chaintotight

Front tyre on wrong way round

Pass 18 May 2017 34,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,076 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 27,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 23,195 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 25,727 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,727 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 25,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,565 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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T224 BWL is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T224 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T224 BWL registered?

T224 BWL is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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