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R147 YLC

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,412 mi
Last recorded29,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer rivets slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 28,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer rivets slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,418 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 15,287 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

lights perminatly masked, day time use only

silencer slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,287 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

lights perminatly masked, day time use only

silencer slightly loose

Pass 19 May 2006 13,867 miles

NO LIGHTS PRESENT ON VEHICLE DURING TEST ALL LIGHTS PERMANENTLY DISCONNECTED / MASKED OVER.

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

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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R147 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R147 YLC, 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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R147 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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