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A17 XVS

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

12,012 mi
Last recorded12,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 12,012 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 12,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 11,239 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned not at rear of bike but easily seen (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not at rear of bike but easily seen (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned not at rear of bike but easily seen (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not at rear of bike but easily seen (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 10,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both mounted to the side in front of rear wheel. can be seen easily from rear. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both mounted to the side in front of rear wheel. can be seen easily from rear. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 10,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both mounted to the side in front of rear wheel. can be seen easily from rear. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both mounted to the side in front of rear wheel. can be seen easily from rear. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 9,747 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 9,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 9,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 9,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 8,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 8,899 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,743 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 8,743 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Front and rear tyres perishing

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,433 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,250 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey (baffles fitted at time of test)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,183 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey. Baffles fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,836 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,709 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

rear brake close to end of travel

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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A17 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,524 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 A17 XVS, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 XVS registered?

A17 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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