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B9 RLG

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,951 mi
Last recorded29,951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 29,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 29,390 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 28,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,611 miles

front & rear tyre valves starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 23,861 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,644 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 14,834 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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B9 RLG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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 B9 RLG, 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 B9 RLG registered?

B9 RLG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for B9 RLG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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