MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering linkage locking device missing in rear brake rod nut (2.1.3 (d))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?
Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M278 VBR is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100 in Maroon with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 25,366 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 M278 VBR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M278 VBR registered?
M278 VBR is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 April 2001.
Is M278 VBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for M278 VBR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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