MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,466 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
None standed indicators fitted
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
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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R251 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R251 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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How do I check the history of R251 ERT?
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What year was R251 ERT registered?
R251 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R251 ERT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 ERT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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