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P984 YFT

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,131 mi
Last recorded31,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 YFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to get out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rear is flat (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to get out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

hand brake lever is soft

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,279 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 23,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 23,114 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 22,590 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,184 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 22,184 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 22,156 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,706 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 21,686 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,558 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 15,444 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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P984 YFT is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P984 YFT, 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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P984 YFT is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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