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S744 JLN

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,313 mi
Last recorded20,313 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 JLN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 18,579 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,809 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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S744 JLN is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S744 JLN, 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 S744 JLN registered?

S744 JLN is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S744 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 JLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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