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R166 YWJ

1998 Yamaha R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,893 mi
Last recorded19,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,136 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 19,136 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,738 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,932 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 17,932 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 15,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,511 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 15,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 12,612 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R166 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 YWJ registered?

R166 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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