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R19 ABE

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,481 mi
Last recorded33,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 ABE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,102 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,475 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,475 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 28,081 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,558 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,470 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,457 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,985 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 20,985 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,078 miles

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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R19 ABE is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R19 ABE, 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 R19 ABE registered?

R19 ABE is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R19 ABE safe to buy?

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