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H42 WAB

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,501 mi
Last recorded12,501 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 WAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 12,501 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam convertor mask fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 12,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 12,122 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 12,111 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 11,103 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 11,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 10,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,082 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 10,082 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 9,893 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 9,893 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 9,800 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,019 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,698 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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H42 WAB is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H42 WAB, 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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H42 WAB is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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