1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 1.0L Petrol · R401 ADC
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 17,815 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA YZF-R1
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R401 ADC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 17,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R401 ADC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf-R1 (R401 ADC) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
R401 ADC Mileage History
- 03/08/200615,603 mi
- 07/02/201415,945 mi+342 mi
- 13/02/201415,945 mi
- 06/03/201516,703 mi+758 mi
- 17/03/201617,247 mi+544 mi
- 08/01/201717,726 mi+479 mi
- 31/05/202317,756 mi+30 mi
- 08/05/202417,787 mi+31 mi
- 08/05/202517,802 mi+15 mi
- 14/05/202617,815 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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