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P557 MCA

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,210 mi
Last recorded27,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 MCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,210 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 27,208 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 26,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 May 2013 25,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,555 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 24,547 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)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,318 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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P557 MCA is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,082 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 P557 MCA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P557 MCA registered?

P557 MCA is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P557 MCA safe to buy?

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