MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer rivets slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
No lights fitted at time of test
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
lights perminatly masked, day time use only
silencer slightly loose
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?
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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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