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J224 GAB

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,290 mi
Last recorded15,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 GAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,079 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,079 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 14,072 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks legs leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,176 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 11,176 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 10,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 9,994 miles

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 cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J224 GAB is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,972 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 J224 GAB, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J224 GAB is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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