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K531 BBL

1992 Yamaha XV1100

White Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

382 mi
Last recorded382 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV110023,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 BBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

throttle grip is splitting but working fine

Pass 11 May 2023 1 miles

New speedo fitted since last mot.

Fail 11 May 2023 1 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

New speedo fitted since last mot.

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake light switch needed adjusting. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Apr 2015 30,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,170 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,298 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,298 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 25,397 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,328 miles

cracks in number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,809 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,641 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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K531 BBL is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100 in White with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K531 BBL, 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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K531 BBL is a 1992 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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