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S56 HVV

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,869 mi
Last recorded12,869 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 HVV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 12,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 12,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 12,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 12,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 11,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,146 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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S56 HVV is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S56 HVV, 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 S56 HVV registered?

S56 HVV is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S56 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 HVV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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