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S247 RPV

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,969 mi
Last recorded20,969 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 RPV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 20,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 20,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,652 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,468 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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S247 RPV is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S247 RPV, 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 S247 RPV registered?

S247 RPV is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S247 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 RPV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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