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S762 RJC

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,764 mi
Last recorded43,764 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 RJC
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 43,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 43,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,569 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 43,544 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,541 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 41,496 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,537 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,361 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,494 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,494 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,637 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 25,637 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,752 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,580 miles

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

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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S762 RJC is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 S762 RJC, 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 S762 RJC registered?

S762 RJC is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S762 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 RJC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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