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R1 HVT

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,735 mi
Last recorded46,735 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HVT
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 46,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 46,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 45,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,907 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,907 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2006 35,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 HVT is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R1 HVT, 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 R1 HVT registered?

R1 HVT is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is R1 HVT safe to buy?

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