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R788 NWO

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,166 mi
Last recorded38,166 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 NWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 33,784 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 33,351 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2021 33,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 33,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,743 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 32,589 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,446 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 32,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,056 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,980 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 20,753 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R788 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R788 NWO, 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 R788 NWO registered?

R788 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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