CarVerify

Free Car Check

S428 LLR

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 LLR
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 47,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,751 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
Full Yamaha R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S428 LLR is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S428 LLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S428 LLR?

You can check the full history of S428 LLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S428 LLR registered?

S428 LLR is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S428 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 LLR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S428 LLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S428 LLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.