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R244 HYG

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,648 mi
Last recorded12,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 HYG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 12,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,447 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R244 HYG is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R244 HYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R244 HYG registered?

R244 HYG is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R244 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 HYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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