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Q124YAK

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,678 mi
Last recorded7,678 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ124YAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 7,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light not working

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

Fail 2 May 2012 7,678 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Number plate light not working

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 7,302 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,142 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))

no lights fitted at time of test

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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Q124YAK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Q124YAK, 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 Q124YAK registered?

Q124YAK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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