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R538 BOT

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,371 mi
Last recorded18,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 BOT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2024 18,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,309 miles

Offside Front Upper brake fluid close to minimum level

Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 18,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,875 miles

Front tyre worn

Pass 16 May 2012 13,718 miles

Front brake lever long travel

Front brake pads worn

Rear tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2011 11,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 5,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 6,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,091 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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R538 BOT is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R538 BOT, 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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R538 BOT is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R538 BOT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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