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S278 CAA

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,863 mi
Last recorded32,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 CAA
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,863 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pedal spongy but still works and locks

no lights at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,221 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,908 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Aug 2013 29,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,369 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,369 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,050 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 20,530 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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S278 CAA is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S278 CAA, 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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S278 CAA is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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