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R100 GUS

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,302 mi
Last recorded34,302 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 GUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 34,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 34,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 33,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,347 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 27,347 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 26,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,585 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

non standard exhaust but within reasonable limits

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 13,261 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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R100 GUS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R100 GUS, 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 R100 GUS registered?

R100 GUS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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