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S515 EKO

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,563 mi
Last recorded32,563 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 EKO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,563 miles

beam deflector fit. right hand dipping headlamp fitted. rear indicators slightly obscured.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,850 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

off side rear indicator slightly obscured

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,049 miles

o/side mirror insecure

rear indicators partly hidden by number plate

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,048 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

o/side mirror insecure

rear indicators partly hidden by number plate

Pass 3 May 2013 23,819 miles

right hand dip headlamp fitted. beam deflector fitted for mot test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,777 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,072 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2007 19,625 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain tight

r h fairing damaged

r h mirror broken

Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,625 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain tight

r h fairing damaged

r h mirror broken

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,940 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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S515 EKO is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S515 EKO, 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 S515 EKO registered?

S515 EKO is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S515 EKO safe to buy?

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