MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
slight play in head stock bearings
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R149 UBY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R149 UBY, 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 R149 UBY registered?
R149 UBY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R149 UBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R149 UBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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