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SN08 AYU

2008 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,557 mi
Last recorded32,557 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XVS110011,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 AYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,557 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 32,541 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 25,403 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 25,403 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 40,785 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 29,742 miles

Louder Than Standard Exhausts

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 16,270 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,580 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,177 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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SN08 AYU is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,870 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 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 SN08 AYU, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN08 AYU is a 2008 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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