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R12 HRX

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HRX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,941 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,472 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 32,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,267 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 19,829 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,860 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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R12 HRX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R12 HRX, 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 R12 HRX registered?

R12 HRX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R12 HRX safe to buy?

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