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R131 GMW

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 GMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,943 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 16,792 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 16,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 16,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,671 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 14,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,791 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 7,075 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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R131 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R131 GMW, 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 R131 GMW registered?

R131 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R131 GMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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