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R261 RFR

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,802 mi
Last recorded29,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 18,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,645 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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R261 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R261 RFR, 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 R261 RFR registered?

R261 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R261 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 RFR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R261 RFR have outstanding finance?

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