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J428 EKH

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 EKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 12,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 12,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,203 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 11,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,396 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 10,396 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,854 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 10,854 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,303 miles

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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J428 EKH is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J428 EKH, 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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J428 EKH is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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