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R131 OEL

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,317 mi
Last recorded20,317 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,317 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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R131 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R131 OEL, 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 R131 OEL registered?

R131 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R131 OEL safe to buy?

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