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V817 RWL

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,663 mi
Last recorded15,663 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 RWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 15,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 14,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 14,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 13,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 12,639 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 12,639 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp main beam flash inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2021 12,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 11,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,597 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,048 miles

Front tyre has light cracking to sidewall

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

Pass 19 May 2007 9,319 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 8,071 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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V817 RWL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V817 RWL, 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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V817 RWL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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