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R107 VLP

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,591 mi
Last recorded16,591 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 VLP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 16,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,369 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,869 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,869 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 13,981 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,022 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 12,022 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R107 VLP is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R107 VLP, 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 R107 VLP registered?

R107 VLP is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R107 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 VLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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