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R36 HCG

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,061 mi
Last recorded36,061 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both slight reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper ADVISE SOME PANELS MISSING

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Upper ADVISE SOME PANELS MISSING

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp SLIGHT FLICKERING WHEN INDICATOR IS APPLIED (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,131 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,143 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,329 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 15,322 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R36 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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 R36 HCG, 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 R36 HCG registered?

R36 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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