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R101 PCF

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,031 mi
Last recorded17,031 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 16,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre been plugged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 May 2024 16,986 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre been plugged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2021 16,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,885 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 15,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,798 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R101 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R101 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 PCF registered?

R101 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R101 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 PCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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