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S908 FVE

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,530 mi
Last recorded31,530 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 FVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 31,530 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,347 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 30,347 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 29,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 25,155 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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S908 FVE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,524 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 S908 FVE, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S908 FVE registered?

S908 FVE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S908 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 FVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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