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BPL 1T

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,408 mi
Last recorded33,408 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 1T
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,855 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 32,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,816 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,816 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,842 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,373 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,726 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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BPL 1T 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 94.1%.

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 BPL 1T, 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 BPL 1T registered?

BPL 1T is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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