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K653 SLM

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Purple Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,613 mi
Last recorded38,613 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 SLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole inside of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,076 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 31,146 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,898 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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K653 SLM is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Purple with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K653 SLM, 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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K653 SLM is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 5 July 1993.

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