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R15 YFY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 YFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 58,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 51,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,568 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 44,568 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,035 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,686 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 25,412 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 25,412 miles

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

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 YFY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

R15 YFY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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