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R18 LOX

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,259 mi
Last recorded15,259 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 LOX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 15,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 15,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 15,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 14,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,592 miles

condition of front and rear tyres bline

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,035 miles

all indicators flashing slightly fast but not excessive

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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R18 LOX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R18 LOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 LOX registered?

R18 LOX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R18 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 LOX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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