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E796 CGK

1988 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,816 mi
Last recorded53,816 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV110030,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE796 CGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 53,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 53,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,175 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,214 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,983 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,531 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,761 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,588 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,555 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 43,462 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,361 miles

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

oil leak

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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E796 CGK is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 E796 CGK, 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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E796 CGK is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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