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R209 VLL

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,286 mi
Last recorded49,286 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 VLL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 47,734 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system rusty.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,702 miles

Luggage mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,038 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,028 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,756 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm. (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,756 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm. (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,719 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake linkage.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,122 miles

Slight cracking of rear tyre between tread blocks.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 28,613 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 28,580 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass light switch does not work.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,300 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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R209 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,188 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R209 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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