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19,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre perishing
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre perishing
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
exhaust blowing and very noisy
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?
Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.
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J231 ELG is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 J231 ELG, 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 J231 ELG registered?
J231 ELG is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 27 August 1991.
Is J231 ELG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J231 ELG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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