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R100 KCB

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,205 mi
Last recorded22,205 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 KCB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 22,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,041 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,784 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 15,151 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 12,541 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 KCB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KCB, 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 KCB registered?

R100 KCB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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