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R123 WMB

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,104 mi
Last recorded25,104 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 WMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 25,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,274 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 19,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,103 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,153 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,722 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 11,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 10,677 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 WMB 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 82.4%.

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 WMB, 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 WMB registered?

R123 WMB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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