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Y978 DEF

2001 Yamaha XV1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,183 mi
Last recorded28,183 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV110025,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 28,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 26,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 23,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 18,052 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,011 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 18,011 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,949 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 17,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,774 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 16,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,840 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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Y978 DEF is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100 in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 25,366 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y978 DEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y978 DEF is a 2001 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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