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T799 ROU

1999 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,585 mi
Last recorded31,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT799 ROU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,585 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Sep 2020 31,585 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 33,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,801 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 22,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,773 miles

with lights on - opration of horn slightly affects output

Fail 4 Oct 2011 21,773 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

with lights on - opration of horn slightly affects output

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,820 miles

Rear wheel bearing worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,926 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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T799 ROU is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T799 ROU, 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 T799 ROU registered?

T799 ROU is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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