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J949 CWJ

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,620 mi
Last recorded46,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 CWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 46,620 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,414 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 27,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 19,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,364 miles

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

light cracking in side wall of front tyre.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 9,746 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 9,728 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 9,728 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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J949 CWJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J949 CWJ, 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 J949 CWJ registered?

J949 CWJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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