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S829 EGX

1998 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,744 mi
Last recorded27,744 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 EGX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,630 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,476 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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S829 EGX is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S829 EGX, 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 S829 EGX registered?

S829 EGX is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S829 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S829 EGX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S829 EGX have outstanding finance?

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