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J171 BGP

1991 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,869 mi
Last recorded22,869 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 BGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 22,869 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 22,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 21,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 21,036 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 21,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,114 miles

ball end missing off brake lever

Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,249 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,175 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,690 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,632 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 10,605 miles

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

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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J171 BGP is a 1991 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J171 BGP, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J171 BGP registered?

J171 BGP is a 1991 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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