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R1 WMX

2018 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 WMX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 10,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 30,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 10,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,408 miles

Nearside left foot peg slightly misaligned

loud exhaust

Pass 1 May 2024 29,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 7,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 28,294 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 7,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 6,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 4,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,298 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,298 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,182 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 41,173 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 40,109 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,844 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 19,844 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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 WMX is a 2018 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WMX, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R1 WMX registered?

R1 WMX is a 2018 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 26 April 2018.

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