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T559 SHR

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,199 mi
Last recorded19,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 SHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 19,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 19,197 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 18,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 18,388 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 18,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 18,263 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 18,084 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 18,084 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,738 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 17,738 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,908 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 14,908 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 13,619 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,966 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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T559 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,524 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 T559 SHR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T559 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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