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S51 MRS

1998 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,012 mi
Last recorded30,012 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV110018,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 MRS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 30,011 miles

Brake rod insecure rear pivot bolt missing (1.1.15 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,853 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 27,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,648 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 24,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRE WORN TO JUST ABOVE 1MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

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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S51 MRS is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S51 MRS, 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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S51 MRS is a 1998 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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