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R534 NNW

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,487 mi
Last recorded28,487 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 NNW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,389 miles

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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R534 NNW is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R534 NNW, 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 R534 NNW registered?

R534 NNW is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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