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R287 RWO

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,248 mi
Last recorded24,248 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 RWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 24,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 23,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre slightly perished in between treads

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,924 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 21,787 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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))

Pass 20 May 2016 19,377 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2016 19,377 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 16,419 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 16,419 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 14,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,595 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,850 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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R287 RWO is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R287 RWO, 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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R287 RWO is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R287 RWO safe to buy?

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