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P473 PEW

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,021 mi
Last recorded29,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 PEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,021 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front brake lever slightly spongey

Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 25,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,593 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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P473 PEW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P473 PEW, 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 P473 PEW registered?

P473 PEW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P473 PEW safe to buy?

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