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R59 YRB

1998 Yamaha YZFR1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,277 mi
Last recorded19,277 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZFR121,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 YRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 191,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,005 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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R59 YRB is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 21,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R59 YRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R59 YRB registered?

R59 YRB is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R59 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 YRB shows 5 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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