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L448 SGN

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 SGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 30,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 19,821 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 19,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,403 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L448 SGN 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L448 SGN, 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 L448 SGN registered?

L448 SGN is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L448 SGN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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