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S23 BPB

1998 Yamaha XVS1100

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests38 (35 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.1%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS110026,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 BPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

35 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 28,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,273 miles

Front Tyre has slight perishing on side walls. No cord or ply exposed.

Pass 10 Feb 2025 26,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 25,965 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 25,965 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 41,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 41,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight produces no beam to check (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 23,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 37,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 19,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,772 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 36,711 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Bald in central area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,155 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,709 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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S23 BPB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.1%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S23 BPB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S23 BPB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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