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N453 CJK

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,921 mi
Last recorded23,921 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 23,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 23,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2016 22,307 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 22,307 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,192 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 21,192 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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N453 CJK 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 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 N453 CJK, 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 N453 CJK registered?

N453 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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