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R989 FBF

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,214 mi
Last recorded28,214 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 FBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 27,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,953 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,733 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 May 2014 25,729 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,729 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,790 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,477 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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R989 FBF is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R989 FBF, 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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R989 FBF is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R989 FBF safe to buy?

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