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L42 EBW

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,183 mi
Last recorded18,183 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 EBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 18,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,130 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 18,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 17,547 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 17,547 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system noisy

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 16,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

brake disc covers fitted to front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,950 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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L42 EBW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L42 EBW, 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 L42 EBW registered?

L42 EBW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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