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N871 BKL

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,001 mi
Last recorded10,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,001 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 8,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

offside rear crashbar nut missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear crashbar nut missing

Pass 11 Apr 2009 7,110 miles

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,541 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 3,695 miles

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

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

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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N871 BKL is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N871 BKL, 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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N871 BKL is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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