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P289 OPU

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,328 mi
Last recorded59,328 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 OPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,965 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 50,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,975 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,963 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,475 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P289 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P289 OPU, 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 P289 OPU registered?

P289 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P289 OPU safe to buy?

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