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R105 SFJ

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,967 mi
Last recorded17,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,929 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,697 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 1,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 13,536 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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R105 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R105 SFJ, 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 R105 SFJ registered?

R105 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is R105 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 SFJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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