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L424 GUW

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,490 mi
Last recorded19,490 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 GUW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 19,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 19,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 17,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,118 miles

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

Rear brake application noisy

headlamp flash switch n/w

Pass 10 May 2017 16,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,720 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 16,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 16,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 16,364 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,651 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 14,651 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 12,782 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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L424 GUW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L424 GUW, 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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What year was L424 GUW registered?

L424 GUW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 4 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L424 GUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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