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R166 XOJ

1997 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,881 mi
Last recorded16,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV110018,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,388 miles

fitted standard pipes to get a mot.then took standard pipes back off and put not for road pipes back on.as customer requested.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,388 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,309 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,004 miles

advise rear number plate

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,707 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

advise rear number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,489 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,489 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,474 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,320 miles

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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R166 XOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R166 XOJ, 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 R166 XOJ registered?

R166 XOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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