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R102 BKU

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,429 mi
Last recorded27,429 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 BKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 27,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 27,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 26,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 26,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,380 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,400 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,499 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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R102 BKU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R102 BKU, 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 R102 BKU registered?

R102 BKU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R102 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 BKU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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