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T814 VDV

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT814 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 44,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 42,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,344 miles

right handlebar slightly bent

Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

right handlebar slightly bent

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,843 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,667 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 33,667 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,991 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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T814 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc 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 T814 VDV, 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 T814 VDV registered?

T814 VDV is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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