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W163 BFV

2000 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV110028,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 BFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 25,566 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 24,848 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 24,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,808 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,555 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 17,041 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 16,069 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,559 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,524 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 6,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 4,965 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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W163 BFV is a 2000 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 28,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W163 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W163 BFV registered?

W163 BFV is a 2000 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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