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R219 ERT

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,383 mi
Last recorded44,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 ERT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,920 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 41,417 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,707 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 37,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,742 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,793 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R219 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R219 ERT, 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 R219 ERT registered?

R219 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R219 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 ERT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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