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K389 UWD

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,989 mi
Last recorded13,989 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK389 UWD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 13,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 13,850 miles

Cracking on tyre walls front and rear

Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,672 miles

Unable to see outer front pads due to disc covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 13,672 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear tyre pressure low at time of test.

Unable to see outer front pads due to disc covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 13,663 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,368 miles

add on front footrests loose

Fail 13 Jun 2016 13,359 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

add on front footrests loose

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,961 miles

Bike is fitted with soft luggage which is close to rear wheel but not touching or impeding rotation of rear wheel.

Front brake discs fitted with covers.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,961 miles

Bike is fitted with soft luggage which is close to rear wheel but not touching or impeding rotation of rear wheel.

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front brake discs fitted with covers.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 12,732 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 12,723 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Yamaha XV1100 reliability report

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K389 UWD is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K389 UWD, 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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K389 UWD is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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