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G38 FAJ

1990 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,507 mi
Last recorded2,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XVS110026,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 FAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,507 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front (indicators partially obscured by fork legs)

front (suspension shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

gearshift pivot warn

Fail 1 Jun 2021 2,503 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning from full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front indicators partially obscured by fork legs (non standard)

Front suspension shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

gearshift lever pivot excessively worn, gear linkage lock nuts not secured

Pass 29 May 2020 2,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 1,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 1,762 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 1,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 1,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 75 miles

advise, no indicators fitted, switch removed.

advise, no rear footrest fitted, solo seat fitted.

advise, non std rear exhaust silencers fitted with baffles, but not stamped not for road use.

advise, slight engine oil leak evident.

Fail 29 May 2012 39,987 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 39,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,986 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS1100?

Based on 28,737 MOT tests across 2,268 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
644
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 360
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
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G38 FAJ is a 1990 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 26,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G38 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G38 FAJ registered?

G38 FAJ is a 1990 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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