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P287 AAA

1998 Yamaha XVS1100

White Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,309 mi
Last recorded32,309 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS110026,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 AAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 32,309 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 31,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 31,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 30,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Slight cracking to front tyre

Pass 3 May 2022 29,609 miles

Slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 13 May 2021 28,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,412 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 27,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 26,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,926 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,926 miles

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear mudguard rubbing tyre . (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,734 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 23,734 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 18,055 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2011 15,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Oct 2009 14,758 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,531 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS1100?

Based on 28,737 MOT tests across 2,268 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
644
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 360
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
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P287 AAA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 in White with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,216 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 XVS1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P287 AAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P287 AAA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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