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J19 GCG

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,456 mi
Last recorded15,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,925 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,716 miles

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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J19 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J19 GCG, 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 J19 GCG registered?

J19 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is J19 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 GCG shows 9 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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