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S599 DGK

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 DGK
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 55,218 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 55,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,659 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,083 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,982 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,972 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,343 miles

machime lights not tested as not fitted daylight use only

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,092 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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S599 DGK is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 999cc 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 S599 DGK, 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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S599 DGK is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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