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V284 PFL

1999 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,151 mi
Last recorded9,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R122,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 PFL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 9,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 9,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 9,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 9,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 8,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,945 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,771 miles

bike apears to be on three cylinders only

Pass 20 Aug 2011 8,701 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,732 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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V284 PFL is a 1999 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V284 PFL, 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 V284 PFL registered?

V284 PFL is a 1999 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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