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R646 ALA

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,784 mi
Last recorded16,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 ALA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 16,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 16,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 15,905 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Pass 6 May 2022 14,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 14,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 13,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 13,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,466 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 13,396 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2016 12,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 10,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,474 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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R646 ALA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R646 ALA, 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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R646 ALA is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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