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R1 YAM

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,948 mi
Last recorded20,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,948 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 20,591 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,143 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 19,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 18,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 16,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,811 miles

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 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAM, 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 YAM registered?

R1 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is R1 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 YAM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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