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P659 PBP

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,783 mi
Last recorded19,783 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 PBP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 19,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 19,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 19,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 18,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,362 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,927 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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P659 PBP is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P659 PBP, 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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P659 PBP is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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