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H342 BMK

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 BMK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 38,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 38,212 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 36,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,249 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 28,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,986 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 22,984 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 21,332 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 21,332 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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H342 BMK is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H342 BMK, 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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H342 BMK is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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