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R833 JTW

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,256 mi
Last recorded28,256 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 JTW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 28,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 27,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 26,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 24,460 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 23,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 22,803 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 May 2010 21,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 20,384 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 20,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 18,988 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,390 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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R833 JTW is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R833 JTW, 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 R833 JTW registered?

R833 JTW is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R833 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 JTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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