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R818 SFL

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,871 mi
Last recorded24,871 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,671 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,922 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

drive chain insufficent lubrication

Pass 5 May 2007 18,718 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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R818 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 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 Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R818 SFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R818 SFL registered?

R818 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R818 SFL safe to buy?

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