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W797 ABV

2000 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,789 mi
Last recorded14,789 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS110017,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 14,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 14,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 14,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,138 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 11,255 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,991 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 5,761 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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W797 ABV is a 2000 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 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 W797 ABV, 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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W797 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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