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K257 GYB

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,858 mi
Last recorded15,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 GYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 15,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 15,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 14,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,382 miles

slight binding on front brake

Pass 28 May 2012 7,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 6,238 miles

new pads fitted need to be bedded in

Fail 8 Mar 2011 6,225 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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K257 GYB is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,972 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 K257 GYB, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K257 GYB registered?

K257 GYB is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K257 GYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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