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T443 YFA

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,973 mi
Last recorded34,973 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 YFA
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 34,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 34,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 31,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 29,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 27,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 27,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 26,888 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,147 miles

Rear pads low,will need changing soon

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,456 miles

Will need brake pads all round soon,getting thin.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,923 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,656 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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T443 YFA is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T443 YFA, 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 T443 YFA registered?

T443 YFA is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T443 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T443 YFA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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