MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort discs (1.2.1 (e))
Chainguard missing
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Indicator tell tale inoperative Operation incorrect with lights on (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Machine lowered
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Chain guard missing
Machine lowered
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Chain guard missing
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Chain guard missing
Front brake fluid reservoir secured with cable ties
Front direction indicators in headlamp
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear higher brake performance usually obtained
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear higher brake performance usually obtained
1.slight play in rear swing arm mounting bush
1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight leak on rear shock absorber.
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight leak on rear shock absorber.
slight play in rear lower swining arm bushes 2.rear brake pads becoming low
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?
Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R1 DRN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Multi-colour with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R1 DRN, 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.
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What year was R1 DRN registered?
R1 DRN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R1 DRN safe to buy?
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