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P131 TEW

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,309 mi
Last recorded4,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 4,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 4,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 3,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 3,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 1,939 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 1,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 1,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 1,866 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 1,866 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 1,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 1,318 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,380 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 1,380 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 1,379 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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P131 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,070 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 P131 TEW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P131 TEW registered?

P131 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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