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R111 NGL

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,246 mi
Last recorded34,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 NGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 34,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 34,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 34,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,086 miles

poor low speed runner

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,773 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 NGL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R111 NGL, 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 R111 NGL registered?

R111 NGL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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