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R39 NOU

1998 Yamaha R1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,691 mi
Last recorded49,691 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 49,689 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,224 miles

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,222 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing bolt missing on frame / hanger mounting (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,583 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,604 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,960 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 20,071 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 20,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R39 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R39 NOU, 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 R39 NOU registered?

R39 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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