MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,893 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R166 YWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R166 YWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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