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V599 ECK

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,172 mi
Last recorded40,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 ECK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 39,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 39,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,917 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,225 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 37,225 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 36,865 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,211 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 35,210 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2012 32,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,039 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 25,182 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,118 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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V599 ECK is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V599 ECK, 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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V599 ECK is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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