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PO51 KDN

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,649 mi
Last recorded37,649 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KDN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 37,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 37,622 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 36,967 miles

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

locknut not fully tightened on rear stop and tail switch both front flexible brakehoses clips require rerouting

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame /swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre perished

headlamp convertors fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 34,992 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both beams on together (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Footrest insecure both (split pins missing) (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke missing broken (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame & swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure & number plate (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre slightly perished

both tyre pressures low

Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 29,439 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,676 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,200 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,001 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS1100?

Based on 28,737 MOT tests across 2,268 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
644
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 360
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
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PO51 KDN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,618 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 XVS1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 KDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 KDN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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