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R1 YXY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,570 mi
Last recorded18,570 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YXY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 18,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 18,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,029 miles

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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R1 YXY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 YXY, 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 R1 YXY registered?

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

Is R1 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 YXY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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