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J8 WKW

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,078 mi
Last recorded41,078 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 41,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 33,586 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,106 miles

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

possible fluid leak from front brake joint

slight fluid leak from o/s/f fork seal

Pass 15 May 2006 28,270 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,270 miles

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

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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J8 WKW is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J8 WKW, 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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What year was J8 WKW registered?

J8 WKW is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J8 WKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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