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Yamaha Xv1100 (1991)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.8% first-time pass rate

1991 Yamaha Xv1100

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 1991 Yamaha Xv1100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 4.8% above UK average
84.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,036
typical mileage
14,622–30,085 middle half
16.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Yamaha Xv1100

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Yamaha Xv1100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,622
low mileage
23,036
typical
30,085
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Yamaha Xv1100 vehicles fall between 14,622 and 30,085 miles.

1991 Yamaha Xv1100 — Still on the Road

33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

52 33 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.68
Avg failures per vehicle
4.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Yamaha Xv1100

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 68.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 32.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 19.1%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 17.4%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 12.4%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 12%
    Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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