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R495 YRV

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 25,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,421 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 25,416 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,137 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 23,471 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,096 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly loose

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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R495 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R495 YRV, 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 R495 YRV registered?

R495 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R495 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 YRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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