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N891 KNK

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,598 mi
Last recorded19,598 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 KNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,598 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 19,598 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 19,435 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 19,078 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 18,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 18,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 18,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 17,509 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)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,026 miles

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

car tyre valve fitted to front wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2016 16,026 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

car tyre valve fitted to front wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate small

Pass 21 May 2014 12,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 10,719 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 10,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 9,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,816 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 8,800 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 8,291 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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N891 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N891 KNK, 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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N891 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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