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R45 XRA

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 XRA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 73,497 miles

Front FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,106 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed under motorcycle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,103 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,103 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,212 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,563 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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R45 XRA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R45 XRA, 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 R45 XRA registered?

R45 XRA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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