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Y242 XJE

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,564 mi
Last recorded6,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 6,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 6,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 6,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 5,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 5,624 miles

headlight deflector fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 5,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 5,496 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 5,446 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,398 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 5,323 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2010 4,923 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 4,909 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,773 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 3,961 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,961 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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Y242 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y242 XJE, 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 Y242 XJE registered?

Y242 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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