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P486 FRR

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,716 mi
Last recorded11,716 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 FRR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 11,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 9,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 8,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 7,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,259 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,850 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,929 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,980 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,604 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

throttle is slow to return and some times sticks

Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

throttle is slow to return and some times sticks

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,688 miles

Brake rod lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,061 miles

numberplate is starting to seperate from backing advise replacement.

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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P486 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P486 FRR, 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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P486 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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