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R244 BBY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,187 mi
Last recorded16,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 BBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 16,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 16,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,049 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 14,049 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,640 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,648 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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R244 BBY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R244 BBY, 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.

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What year was R244 BBY registered?

R244 BBY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R244 BBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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