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L33 YFR

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,952 mi
Last recorded29,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 YFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 29,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 29,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,333 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 25,899 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L33 YFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L33 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L33 YFR?

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What year was L33 YFR registered?

L33 YFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L33 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 YFR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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