Yamaha Xv1100 (1996)
1996 Yamaha Xv1100
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 1996 Yamaha Xv1100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1996 Yamaha XV1100 passes its MOT first time at 88.9%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 15.4%—a reassuring sign for a 28-year-old bike. These motorcycles are running at sensible mileages for their age, with a median of just 16,310 miles, suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed.
With an average of 1.32 failures per vehicle, this isn't a bulletproof machine, but the 4.3 advisories per test indicate typical wear items rather than structural trouble. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure patterns—likely brakes, tyres, and lighting—rather than expecting hidden gremlins.
What to check before buying a 1996 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 1996 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.
Half of all 1996 Yamaha Xv1100 vehicles fall between 10,860 and 24,420 miles.
1996 Yamaha Xv1100 — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 1996 Yamaha Xv1100
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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70.5%
Exhaust noisy
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41.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.3%
Exhaust noisy
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15%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12.8%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.6%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1996. Counts include advisories and failures.
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