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N328 KEX

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,834 mi
Last recorded26,834 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 KEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 26,834 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,400 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,771 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,457 miles

FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREADS

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,000 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,735 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 23,436 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 22,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 21,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 20,154 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 18,718 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 14,795 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 13,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 12,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,146 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 12,137 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 10,803 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 9,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 May 2006 9,824 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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N328 KEX is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 N328 KEX, 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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N328 KEX is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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