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L494 ECP

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,129 mi
Last recorded16,129 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 ECP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,794 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,926 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 13,879 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,355 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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L494 ECP is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L494 ECP, 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 L494 ECP registered?

L494 ECP is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L494 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 ECP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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