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P866 TNG

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,278 mi
Last recorded18,278 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 TNG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 18,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 18,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,958 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 16,958 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,885 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 15,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,795 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust system fitted . Exhaust noise is louder of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

fly screen is broken and a sharp edge is present

Fail 30 Apr 2018 14,795 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust system fitted . Exhaust noise is louder of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

fly screen is broken and a sharp edge is present

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 14,777 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 13,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,466 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,231 miles

front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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P866 TNG is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P866 TNG, 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 P866 TNG registered?

P866 TNG is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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