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R18 OYX

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,712 mi
Last recorded29,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 OYX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 29,712 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,712 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,433 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R18 OYX is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R18 OYX, 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 R18 OYX registered?

R18 OYX is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R18 OYX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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