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R123 SPE

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,282 mi
Last recorded49,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,945 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 47,944 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,175 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,409 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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R123 SPE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R123 SPE, 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 R123 SPE registered?

R123 SPE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R123 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 SPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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