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GX51 VDE

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,702 mi
Last recorded9,702 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 9,702 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 9,702 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest insecure missing locking device (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 6,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 6,438 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 6,374 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 6,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 5,499 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 5,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 2,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 1,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 1,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 1,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 1,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 1,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 1,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 1,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 1,193 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,193 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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GX51 VDE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,618 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 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 GX51 VDE, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 VDE registered?

GX51 VDE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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