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R153 YWJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,317 mi
Last recorded14,317 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 14,317 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 14,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 14,222 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,167 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,167 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,146 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 13,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,491 miles

non standard end can

slight slack in drive chain

Fail 26 May 2006 13,323 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 13,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 12,947 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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R153 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R153 YWJ registered?

R153 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R153 YWJ safe to buy?

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