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S284 SKU

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,826 mi
Last recorded39,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 SKU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 36,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,012 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 25,869 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,844 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 20,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,820 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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S284 SKU 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 85.7%.

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 S284 SKU, 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 S284 SKU registered?

S284 SKU is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S284 SKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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