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K873 VHD

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,113 mi
Last recorded34,113 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 VHD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 34,113 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Just needed adjusting. (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 34,085 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake rod/cam lever included angle less than 90 degrees when brake applied - adjustment needed

Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 32,296 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front mudguard is missing

side mounted number plate fitted

the front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre has slight perishing but does not show ply or chord

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,148 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,086 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,641 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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K873 VHD is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K873 VHD, 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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K873 VHD is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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