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K290 XUK

1992 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,539 mi
Last recorded21,539 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 XUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 21,539 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,000 miles

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 shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,787 miles

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

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

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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K290 XUK is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K290 XUK, 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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K290 XUK is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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