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R234 EDB

1998 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZFR121,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 May 2009 24,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,742 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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R234 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 21,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R234 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R234 EDB registered?

R234 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R234 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 EDB shows 4 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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