MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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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R170 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R170 YWJ, 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 R170 YWJ registered?
R170 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R170 YWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R170 YWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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