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T317 MVU

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,887 mi
Last recorded46,887 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 MVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,887 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,887 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,151 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,234 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,001 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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T317 MVU is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T317 MVU, 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

How do I check the history of T317 MVU?

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What year was T317 MVU registered?

T317 MVU is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T317 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 MVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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