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G208 CHP

1990 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,282 mi
Last recorded8,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV110022,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 CHP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 8,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 8,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 7,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 7,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 7,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 7,604 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 7,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 7,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 7,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,089 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 7,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Item not tested, front wheel bearings due to brake binding

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

Pass 6 May 2011 6,632 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 6,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,038 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 6,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,267 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 2,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 2,328 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

tiny small hole in frame where welded bracket fitted ,osr

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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G208 CHP is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,636 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 G208 CHP, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G208 CHP is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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