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S323 UUJ

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,045 mi
Last recorded46,045 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,587 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,587 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 23,906 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 21,647 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 17,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,007 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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S323 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S323 UUJ, 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 S323 UUJ registered?

S323 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S323 UUJ safe to buy?

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