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R213 NVO

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 NVO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,245 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 34,086 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 34,086 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 33,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,689 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 33,556 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 33,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2013 30,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 24,420 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,228 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 23,953 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 23,598 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R213 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R213 NVO, 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.

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What year was R213 NVO registered?

R213 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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