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R15 XEY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,739 mi
Last recorded28,739 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 XEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 28,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicator tell tale is not working but can be seen from riding position

Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,709 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 23,702 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 22,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,221 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

bodywork damaged generally

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,048 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R15 XEY registered?

R15 XEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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