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H159 YMB

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,889 mi
Last recorded38,889 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 YMB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 37,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 37,951 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,407 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,092 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,268 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 34,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,948 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 329,481 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 31,165 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,724 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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H159 YMB is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,955 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 H159 YMB, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H159 YMB is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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