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S759 TND

1998 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,726 mi
Last recorded57,726 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 TND
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,355 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever has play in pivot bush

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,801 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,533 miles

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

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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S759 TND is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S759 TND, 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 S759 TND registered?

S759 TND is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S759 TND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 TND shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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