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R49 FRO

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FRO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2014 31,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,604 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,383 miles

no lights fitted day time use only

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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R49 FRO is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R49 FRO, 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 R49 FRO registered?

R49 FRO is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R49 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 FRO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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