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R100 RWY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,402 mi
Last recorded41,402 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 RWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 37,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,159 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 30,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 30,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,722 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 RWY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

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

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The MOT history for R100 RWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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