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Y681 WEG

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,639 mi
Last recorded23,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 WEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 23,639 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 21,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 19,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 14,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 14,525 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 9,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 9,703 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 8,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 6,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 5,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 4,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 4,650 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 4,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 4,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 4,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,962 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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Y681 WEG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y681 WEG, 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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Y681 WEG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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