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H497 MJC

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 MJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 29,149 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 29,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,366 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,123 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 26,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,644 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,405 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,844 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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H497 MJC is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H497 MJC, 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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What year was H497 MJC registered?

H497 MJC is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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