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R918 OTT

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,491 mi
Last recorded47,491 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 47,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 47,484 miles

Lower Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 47,384 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

mainstand bolt missing

Pass 26 May 2022 47,264 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 47,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 47,063 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 47,063 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 46,783 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,556 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,754 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 40,739 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 40,739 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 38,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 370,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,921 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 35,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 34,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,445 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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R918 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R918 OTT, 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 R918 OTT registered?

R918 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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