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Y738 UGU

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Maroon Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,441 mi
Last recorded24,441 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 UGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 24,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 24,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 16,710 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 15,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 14,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 14,692 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,151 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,788 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 11,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,136 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 11,136 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,590 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 5,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 2,624 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,624 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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Y738 UGU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Maroon with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y738 UGU, 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 Y738 UGU registered?

Y738 UGU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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