MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Both front indicators slightly discoloured
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)
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)
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 Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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