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JAT 980Y

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,558 mi
Last recorded31,558 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 980Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 31,550 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,232 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,224 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 31,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,242 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,002 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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JAT 980Y is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAT 980Y, 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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What year was JAT 980Y registered?

JAT 980Y is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for JAT 980Y shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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