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R617 LDE

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

12,862 mi
Last recorded12,862 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 LDE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 12,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 12,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 12,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 12,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 12,146 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,023 miles

reduced rear shock damping

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 11,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 11,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 11,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 11,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,817 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 10,817 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,581 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,488 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 9,638 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,378 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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R617 LDE is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R617 LDE, 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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R617 LDE is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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