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L100 YAM

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,381 mi
Last recorded12,381 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 12,381 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 12,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,503 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,062 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 10,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 9,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L100 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,082 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 L100 YAM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L100 YAM registered?

L100 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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