MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
indicator tell tale is not working but can be seen from riding position
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
indicator tell tale is not working but can be seen from riding position
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
bodywork damaged generally
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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R15 XEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R15 XEY, 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 R15 XEY registered?
R15 XEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R15 XEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R15 XEY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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