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R174 TCW

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,431 mi
Last recorded13,431 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 TCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 13,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 13,287 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 11,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,174 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 8,174 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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R174 TCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R174 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R174 TCW registered?

R174 TCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R174 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 TCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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