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P489 TGG

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Cream Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,820 mi
Last recorded21,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 TGG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 21,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 20,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 17,574 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 17,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,419 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 13,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 9,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,910 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P489 TGG is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Cream with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P489 TGG, 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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What year was P489 TGG registered?

P489 TGG is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P489 TGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 TGG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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