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R18 FFG

2016 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,735 mi
Last recorded18,735 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R17,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 FFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 11,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 8,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 6,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 6,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 6,647 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 5,463 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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R18 FFG is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 7,943 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 R18 FFG, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R18 FFG registered?

R18 FFG is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is R18 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 FFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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