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R1 ATB

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

36,856 mi
Last recorded36,856 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ATB
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 36,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,296 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 34,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,942 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,942 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,650 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 31,650 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,890 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,059 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,059 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 28,399 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,399 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 27,221 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,221 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 25,936 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,843 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,351 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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R1 ATB is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R1 ATB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R1 ATB?

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What year was R1 ATB registered?

R1 ATB is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R1 ATB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 ATB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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