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R170 YWJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,748 mi
Last recorded36,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,748 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,346 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,530 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 34,530 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,914 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,249 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,429 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 25,878 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,559 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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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.

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