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R275 LBD

1998 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,638 mi
Last recorded25,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZFR121,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 LBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 25,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,844 miles

Nearside Rear fairing bolt missing (slightly insecure)

Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 23,727 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 23,727 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 22,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,712 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brake pin retaining clip missing

Rear brake travel

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

feul tank fixing loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,780 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 13,780 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R275 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R275 LBD, 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 R275 LBD registered?

R275 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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