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E471 XHB

1988 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,856 mi
Last recorded35,856 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV110030,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE471 XHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,068cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 35,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 35,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 33,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 31,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

front brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Fail 14 May 2013 30,786 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

front brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

underside of swinging arm rusty but solid

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,540 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 30,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,201 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 30,201 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,749 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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E471 XHB is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E471 XHB, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E471 XHB is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E471 XHB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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