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R142 WAW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,613 mi
Last recorded5,613 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 WAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,613 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 5,417 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 5,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 3,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 3,399 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 WAW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R142 WAW, 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 R142 WAW registered?

R142 WAW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R142 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 WAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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