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J173 OPV

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,420 mi
Last recorded3,420 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 OPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 3,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 1,231 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,650 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 51,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 49,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,733 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 49,261 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,260 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Seat missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,216 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J173 OPV is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,972 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 J173 OPV, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J173 OPV registered?

J173 OPV is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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