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R111 PAK

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,877 mi
Last recorded15,877 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 15,877 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,844 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 15,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 15,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 15,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 15,050 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 15,050 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 9,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 6,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 6,408 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 6,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,295 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,232 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,943 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,746 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight binding on front brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,569 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 5,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,013 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 5,013 miles

Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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 PAK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PAK, 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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R111 PAK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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