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N242 FKE

1995 Yamaha XV1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

4,094 mi
Last recorded4,094 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV110018,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 FKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 4,094 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 4,068 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 45,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork leg pitted (2.3.1)

Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,615 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork leg pitted (2.3.1)

Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,138 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,417 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,388 miles

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

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,193 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,193 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 25,726 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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N242 FKE is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100 in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,821 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 N242 FKE, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N242 FKE registered?

N242 FKE is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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