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R905 ECR

1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,299 mi
Last recorded8,299 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R25,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 ECR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 8,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre valve stam slightly deteriated

Rear tyre valve stam slightly deteriated

Pass 15 May 2020 8,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 8,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 6,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,018 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,019 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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R905 ECR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R905 ECR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R905 ECR registered?

R905 ECR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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