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D217 BSA

1987 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,798 mi
Last recorded50,798 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV110033,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 BSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 49,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,421 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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D217 BSA is a 1987 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D217 BSA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D217 BSA registered?

D217 BSA is a 1987 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D217 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D217 BSA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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