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R262 KDS

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Cream Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 KDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 30,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 30,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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R262 KDS is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Cream with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R262 KDS, 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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What year was R262 KDS registered?

R262 KDS is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R262 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 KDS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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