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R446 GNK

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,445 mi
Last recorded23,445 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 GNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,850 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,714 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,714 miles

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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R446 GNK 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 92.9%.

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 R446 GNK, 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 R446 GNK registered?

R446 GNK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R446 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 GNK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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