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R235 FCG

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,898 mi
Last recorded26,898 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 FCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 26,898 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,350 miles

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 22,422 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,478 miles

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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R235 FCG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R235 FCG, 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 R235 FCG registered?

R235 FCG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R235 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 FCG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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