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J230 CAO

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 CAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,097 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2020 29,916 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 29,916 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 29,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,500 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey small leak on crossover pipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 28,760 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 27,922 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 25,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2005

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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J230 CAO is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J230 CAO, 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 J230 CAO registered?

J230 CAO is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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