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R229 CKN

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,939 mi
Last recorded20,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 CKN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,939 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,864 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,414 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 17,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,583 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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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R229 CKN is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R229 CKN, 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 R229 CKN registered?

R229 CKN is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R229 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 CKN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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