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G165 GEL

1990 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,394 mi
Last recorded7,394 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV110022,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 GEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 7,394 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,517 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 6,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 5,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 4,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,254 miles

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

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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G165 GEL is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,636 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 G165 GEL, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G165 GEL registered?

G165 GEL is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 July 1990.

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