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R150 FBW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 31,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 30,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 28,696 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 28,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 28,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 28,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 23,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,202 miles

Number plate digits narrow.

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

Fail 4 May 2007 22,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,652 miles

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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R150 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R150 FBW, 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 R150 FBW registered?

R150 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R150 FBW safe to buy?

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