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R1 NBM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,084 mi
Last recorded37,084 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 NBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 37,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,295 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,152 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,152 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,293 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,805 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 33,805 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R1 NBM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 NBM registered?

R1 NBM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is R1 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 NBM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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