MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
exhaust baffle fitted
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
exhaust noisy and modified. writing ground off the end
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
exhaust noisy and modified. writing ground off the end
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R221 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R221 YLC, 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 R221 YLC registered?
R221 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R221 YLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R221 YLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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