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R220 ERT

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 ERT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,372 miles

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 Sep 2018 40,905 miles

drive chain tight

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,343 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 30,432 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 21,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2006 16,401 miles

horn working but a little muffled

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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R220 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R220 ERT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R220 ERT registered?

R220 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R220 ERT safe to buy?

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