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V209 GBF

1999 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,946 mi
Last recorded24,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf 1000R16,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 GBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,946 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 18,811 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,694 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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V209 GBF is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,350 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V209 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V209 GBF registered?

V209 GBF is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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