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S738 UUJ

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,348 mi
Last recorded11,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2020 11,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 9,044 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,847 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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S738 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S738 UUJ, 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 S738 UUJ registered?

S738 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S738 UUJ shows 8 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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