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G685 OTU

1990 Yamaha XV1100

Turquoise Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,848 mi
Last recorded32,848 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV110022,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 OTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 32,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 32,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 32,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 29,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,782 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,370 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,862 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 20,859 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 18,446 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,668 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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G685 OTU is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100 in Turquoise with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,636 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 G685 OTU, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G685 OTU is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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