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R301 STA

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,171 mi
Last recorded26,171 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 STA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,171 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 26,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,982 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 25,978 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

motorcycle runing poorly

Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 25,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,409 miles

rear seat back rest loose

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,336 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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R301 STA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R301 STA, 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 R301 STA registered?

R301 STA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R301 STA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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