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R843 XKR

1998 Yamaha XVS1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,208 mi
Last recorded44,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS110026,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 XKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 44,134 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on frame

throttle sticking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 44,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear selector has a worn pin or bush

rear service brake lever pivot point has a worn pin or bush

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower inner pin or bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,040 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 41,040 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,894 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,669 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 26,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,264 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS1100?

Based on 28,737 MOT tests across 2,268 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
644
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 360
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
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R843 XKR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,216 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 XVS1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R843 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R843 XKR registered?

R843 XKR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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