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T548 EKX

1999 Yamaha XVS1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,311 mi
Last recorded17,311 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS110017,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 EKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 17,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Slight splits on tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,295 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 16,292 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 15,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 15,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 15,324 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 13,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2016 9,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 9,367 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 9,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 7,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,811 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 5,816 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 4,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,577 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 4,577 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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T548 EKX is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T548 EKX, 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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T548 EKX is a 1999 Yamaha XVS1100, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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