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S635 AMR

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,537 mi
Last recorded28,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 AMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 25,428 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort excess runn out (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

1,frame work generally showing signms of deteiration. 2, front dampers misting in oil..

Pass 2 May 2017 25,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 25,424 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,771 miles

sidelight not working

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise front side light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 23,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise rear number plate

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,028 miles

advise rear number plate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,374 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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S635 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S635 AMR, 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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S635 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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