1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 1.0L Petrol · R158 FBW
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 26,618 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA YZF-R1
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R158 FBW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
- 26,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R158 FBW Mileage History
- 08/09/200915,824 mi
- 01/10/201017,364 mi+1,540 mi
- 01/10/201017,364 mi
- 23/09/201119,596 mi+2,232 mi
- 27/09/201220,540 mi+944 mi
- 18/07/201320,580 mi+40 mi
- 03/10/201421,306 mi+726 mi
- 01/05/201521,436 mi+130 mi
- 05/05/201621,969 mi+533 mi
- 04/05/201722,199 mi+230 mi
- 12/05/201822,816 mi+617 mi
- 25/05/201924,004 mi+1,188 mi
- 25/05/201924,004 mi
- 13/07/202024,638 mi+634 mi
- 27/07/202024,639 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/202126,526 mi+1,887 mi
- 21/11/202226,618 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 818 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R158 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf-R1 (R158 FBW) between September 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)”.
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