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R355 NAY

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 NAY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 34,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,876 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 33,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 32,552 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 32,552 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,202 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,123 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R355 NAY is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R355 NAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R355 NAY registered?

R355 NAY is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R355 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 NAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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