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P785 PLK

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,257 mi
Last recorded16,257 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 PLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2023 16,257 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 15,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,189 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 12,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,604 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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P785 PLK 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 100%.

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 P785 PLK, 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 P785 PLK registered?

P785 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P785 PLK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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