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R663 XKR

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 XKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 38,549 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 38,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 38,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 35,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Oil filter cover bolt missing - no evidence of leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 35,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 1 x Oil Filter cover bolt missing - no evidence of a leak.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 35,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 1 x Oil Filter cover bolt missing - no evidence of a leak.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,169 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,500 miles

front t tyre on 4 psi

horn weak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,724 miles

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

front brake starting to bind

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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R663 XKR is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R663 XKR, 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 R663 XKR registered?

R663 XKR is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R663 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 XKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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