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T997 AOB

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,660 mi
Last recorded5,660 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 AOB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 5,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 5,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 5,558 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 5,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 5,396 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre was FLAT. maybe punctured. re-inflated

rear tyre pressure was low and has been re-inflated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear axle cap slightly loose

rear left pillion footrest bolt has a loose nut

Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,682 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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T997 AOB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T997 AOB, 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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T997 AOB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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