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R667 YUY

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,338 mi
Last recorded49,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 YUY
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 46,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 45,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 44,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 44,603 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 40,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 30,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,512 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,825 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 24,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,754 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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R667 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R667 YUY, 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 R667 YUY registered?

R667 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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