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R56 RAD

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,428 mi
Last recorded21,428 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 RAD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 21,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 21,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 21,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 21,334 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,075 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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R56 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R56 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R56 RAD registered?

R56 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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