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R14 MAL

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,251 mi
Last recorded58,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MAL
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,557 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,929 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R14 MAL is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R14 MAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R14 MAL registered?

R14 MAL is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is R14 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 MAL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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