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Y228 GDW

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Grey Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,427 mi
Last recorded30,427 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,427 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 28,110 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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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Y228 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Grey with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y228 GDW, 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.

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What year was Y228 GDW registered?

Y228 GDW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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