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W279 WFB

2000 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,616 mi
Last recorded13,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS110017,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 WFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 13,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bolts missing from rear mudguard

front brake travel, recommend attention

front tyre badly perished and split, recommend replacment

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre badly split around both circumferences of entire sidewall, recommend replacment

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2021 13,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bolts missing from rear mudguard

front brake travel

front tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

Fail 3 Feb 2021 13,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bolts missing from rear mudguard

front brake travel

front tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 9,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 9,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 9,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 8,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 8,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 8,031 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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W279 WFB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,546 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 W279 WFB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W279 WFB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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