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V246 DDE

1999 Yamaha R1

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,542 mi
Last recorded21,542 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 DDE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 21,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 20,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,219 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 19,716 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 17,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,560 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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V246 DDE is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V246 DDE, 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 V246 DDE registered?

V246 DDE is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V246 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V246 DDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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