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R215 AWA

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,332 mi
Last recorded32,332 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 32,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 32,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 32,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 31,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 31,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 30,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.25 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,453 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline pass (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,431 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,622 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,696 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 27,678 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R215 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R215 AWA, 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 R215 AWA registered?

R215 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R215 AWA safe to buy?

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