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K185 GWA

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Brown Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 23,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 23,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 23,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,046 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks have slight misting of oil from seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,806 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is showing light age cracks (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,441 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,880 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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K185 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Brown with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 21,700 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 K185 GWA, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K185 GWA registered?

K185 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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