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R1 DRN

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Multi-colour Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DRN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 48,886 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 44,578 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,070 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 40,068 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 36,138 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 16 May 2023 36,138 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,263 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear higher brake performance usually obtained

Fail 8 Jul 2017 33,986 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 32,695 miles

1.slight play in rear swing arm mounting bush

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,463 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight leak on rear shock absorber.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 33,296 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,068 miles

slight play in rear lower swining arm bushes 2.rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,203 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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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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R1 DRN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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