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R13 XXE

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 XXE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,772 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 33,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 27,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,592 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,592 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,904 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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 XXE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black 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 R13 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

R13 XXE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R13 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 XXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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