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R984 PRS

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,899 mi
Last recorded25,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 PRS
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,479 miles

rear tail/brake light not very bright,leds inop

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 18,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,838 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,634 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 9,609 miles

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

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

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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R984 PRS is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R984 PRS, 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 R984 PRS registered?

R984 PRS is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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