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T784 GKO

1999 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,164 mi
Last recorded31,164 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 GKO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,207 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside dip beam not working

Fail 30 May 2012 30,200 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear indicator has tape around it.secure at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,414 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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T784 GKO is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T784 GKO, 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 T784 GKO registered?

T784 GKO is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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