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R149 MWY

1998 Yamaha YZFR1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,603 mi
Last recorded7,603 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZFR121,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 MWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2005 7,603 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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R149 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 21,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 MWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R149 MWY registered?

R149 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R149 MWY safe to buy?

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