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S224 SVU

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,134 mi
Last recorded15,134 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 SVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,997 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 14,997 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,891 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 12,939 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,641 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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S224 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S224 SVU, 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 S224 SVU registered?

S224 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S224 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 SVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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