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R111 SGP

1998 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,557 mi
Last recorded53,557 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

marks on rear brake disc,could be the start of cracks showing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 53,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

marks on rear brake disc,could be the start of cracks showing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,083 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 50,083 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,243 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 34,671 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,793 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,912 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R111 SGP is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R111 SGP, 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 R111 SGP registered?

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

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