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P469 VBB

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Bronze Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,539 mi
Last recorded26,539 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 26,539 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 26,539 miles

Front Brake component insecure FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/LEVER ASSY. LOOSE (1.1.21 (c))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected HANDLEBARS LOOSE (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 26,424 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 26,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,855 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 20,696 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,013 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 20,013 miles

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

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,923 miles

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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P469 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Bronze with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P469 VBB, 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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P469 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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