1998 Yamaha YZF R1 1.0L Petrol · R244 BBY
1998 Yamaha YZF R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 16,187 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA YZF R1
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R244 BBY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 16,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R244 BBY Mileage History
- 12/04/202516,113 mi
- 08/05/202616,187 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R244 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 (R244 BBY) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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