MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,092 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
anodised brake fittings on front and rear
anodised brake fittings on front and rear
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?
Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S438 APA is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S438 APA, 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 S438 APA registered?
S438 APA is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 November 1998.
Is S438 APA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S438 APA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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