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R100 JUM

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,410 mi
Last recorded31,410 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 JUM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 31,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 30,165 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 28,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,197 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,339 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,307 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,073 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,849 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 JUM 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 85.7%.

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 R100 JUM, 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 R100 JUM registered?

R100 JUM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R100 JUM safe to buy?

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