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W79 VMV

2000 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,340 mi
Last recorded12,340 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS110017,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 VMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 12,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 12,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 12,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 12,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 12,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 12,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 11,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 11,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 11,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2011 10,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 9,687 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,211 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 9,150 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 9,089 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

evidence of leak from ns front fork seal

front pads low

ns and os rear shock bushes perished

panhard rod securing bolt locking nuts not contacting threaded part of bolts

possible leaks from ns and os half shaft seals

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2008 8,756 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 8,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,937 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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W79 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W79 VMV, 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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W79 VMV is a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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