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T85 KEF

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,384 mi
Last recorded33,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 KEF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 33,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,487 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,074 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,008 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,629 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has slightly loose parts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,493 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,719 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight slight tight part (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 27,719 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight slight tight part (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 23,689 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 23,689 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 May 2013 16,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,828 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 13,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,503 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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T85 KEF is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T85 KEF, 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 T85 KEF registered?

T85 KEF is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T85 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T85 KEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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