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S284 BCG

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,614 mi
Last recorded59,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 59,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 55,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 54,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 54,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 53,106 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,191 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,523 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 22,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,047 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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S284 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S284 BCG, 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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S284 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S284 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 BCG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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