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S225 SVU

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,515 mi
Last recorded23,515 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 SVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,468 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,534 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 20,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect KICKS TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect KICKS TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,690 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,446 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,838 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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S225 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S225 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 S225 SVU registered?

S225 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S225 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 SVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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