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R931 HNY

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,382 mi
Last recorded29,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 HNY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 29,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,897 miles

Nearside Rear indicator slight whiteness

Pass 11 May 2015 28,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,488 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,692 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,690 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2011 27,189 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 26,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 21,215 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,600 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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R931 HNY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R931 HNY, 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 R931 HNY registered?

R931 HNY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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