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G26 VTF

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,168 mi
Last recorded34,168 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 VTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 34,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,687 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,288 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,806 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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G26 VTF is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 G26 VTF, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G26 VTF is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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