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J547 NJO

1991 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV110021,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ547 NJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 16,529 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 15,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 15,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 15,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,919 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight drag on front wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,554 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,793 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise front brake service

Fail 24 Jul 2008 12,788 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,788 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,766 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 4 May 2007 12,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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J547 NJO is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J547 NJO, 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 J547 NJO registered?

J547 NJO is a 1991 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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