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P6 KHB

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,300 mi
Last recorded21,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 KHB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 21,300 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 21,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 20,616 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 18,026 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2011 18,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

gear change lever bent

slight play in clutch lever

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,023 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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P6 KHB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P6 KHB, 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

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What year was P6 KHB registered?

P6 KHB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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