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N977 NWS

2001 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV110025,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 NWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perishing/ cracking

Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2026 50,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front tyre perishing/ cracking

Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 50,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 50,935 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 50,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,915 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wheel bearings are slightly rough

Fail 22 Apr 2021 50,915 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wheel bearings are slightly rough

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 50,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 50,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 50,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,449 miles

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

smallamount of play in rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 50,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 462,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,246 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 28,885 miles

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

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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N977 NWS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 25,366 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 N977 NWS, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N977 NWS is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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