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L47 YAM

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,244 mi
Last recorded32,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 32,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,219 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 32,036 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,970 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,219 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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L47 YAM is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,784 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 L47 YAM, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L47 YAM is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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