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X987 WCG

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,483 mi
Last recorded17,483 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 17,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 17,479 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 11,963 miles

headlamp taped

Fail 27 Aug 2024 11,963 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 11,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 8,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 8,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 7,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 6,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,224 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 6,224 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,900 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 5,612 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 5,279 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,909 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 4,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 4,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 4,408 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 4,408 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,788 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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X987 WCG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,618 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 X987 WCG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X987 WCG registered?

X987 WCG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X987 WCG safe to buy?

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