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R565 JTW

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,958 mi
Last recorded24,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JTW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,958 miles

off side stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 22,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,301 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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R565 JTW 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 87.5%.

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 R565 JTW, 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 R565 JTW registered?

R565 JTW is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R565 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 JTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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