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S249 BCG

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,887 mi
Last recorded15,887 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,013 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 15,013 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 1,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,347 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 8,256 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,034 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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S249 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,188 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 S249 BCG, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S249 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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