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R915 ONW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,823 mi
Last recorded18,823 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 ONW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,313 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,726 miles

headlamp masked over for mot,right hand dip headlamps fittrd

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,076 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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R915 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R915 ONW, 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 R915 ONW registered?

R915 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R915 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 ONW shows 7 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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