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R111 FOF

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,759 mi
Last recorded29,759 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 FOF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 29,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 28,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 28,295 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,803 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 26,803 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,070 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 22,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,771 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R111 FOF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R111 FOF, 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 R111 FOF registered?

R111 FOF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R111 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 FOF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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