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F401 JGX

1988 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,552 mi
Last recorded44,552 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV110030,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 JGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 44,548 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,021 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 44,021 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,439 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,920 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,798 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,338 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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F401 JGX is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F401 JGX, 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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What year was F401 JGX registered?

F401 JGX is a 1988 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F401 JGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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