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R11 SPK

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

30,631 mi
Last recorded30,631 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 SPK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 16,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 13,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 8,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 8,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 7,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 6,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,737 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,474 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 20,474 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 12,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 10,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 9,144 miles

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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R11 SPK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 R11 SPK, 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 R11 SPK registered?

R11 SPK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R11 SPK safe to buy?

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