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R142 HVW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,151 mi
Last recorded29,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 27,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 26,026 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,379 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 24,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,569 miles

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

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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R142 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R142 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R142 HVW registered?

R142 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R142 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 HVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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