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S748 HGP

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,614 mi
Last recorded28,614 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 HGP
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,614 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 28,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 23,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,009 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 18,344 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 18,344 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,649 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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S748 HGP is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S748 HGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S748 HGP registered?

S748 HGP is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S748 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 HGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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