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Y87 GFJ

2001 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,056 mi
Last recorded41,056 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS110015,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 GFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 41,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 May 2017 41,003 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,021 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bind front brake

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,868 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

slight bind front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

slight bind front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,408 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 18,622 miles

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

front brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 17,838 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,131 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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Y87 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y87 GFJ, 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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Y87 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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