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R575 BBP

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,991 mi
Last recorded55,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 BBP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 55,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,595 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 52,587 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 39,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 35,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,709 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,898 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,118 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 30,083 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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R575 BBP is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R575 BBP, 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 R575 BBP registered?

R575 BBP is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R575 BBP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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