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R13 DPB

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 37,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 29,264 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 26,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,291 miles

Nearside Inner Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,291 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,280 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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R13 DPB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R13 DPB, 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 R13 DPB registered?

R13 DPB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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