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R136 SSW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,627 mi
Last recorded35,627 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 SSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,627 miles

Rear number plate damaged slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,276 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,466 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 30,466 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,430 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,913 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,857 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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R136 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R136 SSW, 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 R136 SSW registered?

R136 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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