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TLC 59

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,934 mi
Last recorded9,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 59
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 9,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 9,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 8,728 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 8,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 7,456 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 6,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 6,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 6,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 5,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 3,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 1,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 1,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,473 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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TLC 59 is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,618 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 TLC 59, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLC 59 registered?

TLC 59 is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is TLC 59 safe to buy?

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