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P599 VFA

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,002 mi
Last recorded42,002 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 VFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hazard lights switch not working

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,467 miles

Central fuel cap seal slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hazard light switch not working

Pass 29 Aug 2020 31,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 30,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil level tell tale illuminates when vehicle is placed on side stand (possibly low oil level).

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,830 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P599 VFA is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P599 VFA, 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 P599 VFA registered?

P599 VFA is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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