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P259 MLM

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,370 mi
Last recorded20,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 MLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,265 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 20,265 miles

All position lamps not working all lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,979 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,979 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre badley craced

Pass 22 May 2012 16,831 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,048 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,882 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,875 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 12,336 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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P259 MLM is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P259 MLM, 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 P259 MLM registered?

P259 MLM is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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