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R41 HNE

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,332 mi
Last recorded22,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 HNE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 22,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 22,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 22,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,262 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 16,787 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,611 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 14,327 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 14,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R41 HNE is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R41 HNE, 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 R41 HNE registered?

R41 HNE is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R41 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 HNE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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