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R46 GTM

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,500 mi
Last recorded14,500 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 GTM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 14,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 14,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 14,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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R46 GTM is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R46 GTM, 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 R46 GTM registered?

R46 GTM is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R46 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 GTM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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