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R830 XBV

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,065 mi
Last recorded22,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 22,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 19,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 19,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 18,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 17,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 17,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,157 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 17,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,142 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 14,142 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 13,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 12,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 12,988 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 9,553 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 8,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 6,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,529 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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R830 XBV is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Red 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 R830 XBV, 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 R830 XBV registered?

R830 XBV is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R830 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 XBV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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