MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
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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R153 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R153 YLC, 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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How do I check the history of R153 YLC?
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What year was R153 YLC registered?
R153 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 May 1998.
Is R153 YLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R153 YLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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