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J378 JKO

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,823 mi
Last recorded55,823 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 JKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 55,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 55,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 55,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 55,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 55,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,158 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,039 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,703 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,801 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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J378 JKO is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,070 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 J378 JKO, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J378 JKO is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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