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R381 KWT

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,438 mi
Last recorded54,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 54,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 53,513 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,069 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,917 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,557 miles

rear brake disc worn and scored

Pass 23 May 2008 23,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,250 miles

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

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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R381 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R381 KWT, 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 R381 KWT registered?

R381 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R381 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 KWT 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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