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R662 KGP

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 KGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 13,836 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 10,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 10,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,851 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 1,851 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 954 miles

front and rear tyres show signs of over heating on edges

front tyre low on tread

slight play in rear suspension bearing

Fail 30 May 2009 14,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyres show signs of overheating.

Pass 30 May 2009 14,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Tyres show signs of overheating.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyres show signs of over heating

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,158 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 4,963 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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R662 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R662 KGP, 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 R662 KGP registered?

R662 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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