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S784 EAF

1998 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,574 mi
Last recorded27,574 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZFR121,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 EAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 27,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27,566 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,835 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2011 20,296 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 17,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 May 2010 17,578 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,208 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 16,778 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,778 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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S784 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 21,291 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S784 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S784 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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