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Y492 VFF

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Grey Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,562 mi
Last recorded22,562 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 VFF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 21,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 6,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 6,008 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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Y492 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Grey with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y492 VFF, 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 Y492 VFF registered?

Y492 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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