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N229 ACH

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,753 mi
Last recorded5,753 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 ACH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 5,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 5,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,140 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 5,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 5,011 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 4,379 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

slight cut on front tyre not to cords

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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N229 ACH is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N229 ACH, 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 N229 ACH registered?

N229 ACH is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N229 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 ACH shows 9 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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