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R348 FGV

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,674 mi
Last recorded84,674 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 FGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,453 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,826 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2014 70,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,670 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 May 2013 69,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,642 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 59,796 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,457 miles

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

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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R348 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R348 FGV, 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 R348 FGV registered?

R348 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R348 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 FGV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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