MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak
front brakes binding slightly
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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R257 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 R257 EOW, 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 R257 EOW registered?
R257 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R257 EOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 EOW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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