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R996 SRY

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 SRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 16,151 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R996 SRY is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R996 SRY, 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 R996 SRY registered?

R996 SRY is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R996 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 SRY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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