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R152 LGK

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,294 mi
Last recorded41,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 LGK
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,294 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre valve split

Fail 9 Jun 2018 41,277 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected headbearings locating in centre position (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre valve split

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,114 miles

Rear tail light, stop light & indicators at the rear are combined & not easily identified seperately, claimed legal in EU

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' ON CENTER LINE (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 38,087 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all indicators too fast (1.5.1c)

Registration plate obscured mounted in place where cannot be read clearly (6.3.1d)

Rear tail light, stop light & indicators at the rear are combined & not easily identified seperately, claimed legal in EU

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' ON CENTER LINE (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 22,297 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 18,707 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,707 miles

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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R152 LGK is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R152 LGK, 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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R152 LGK is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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