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L690 ARG

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 ARG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,158 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,130 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,663 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 33,612 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,602 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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L690 ARG is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L690 ARG, 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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What year was L690 ARG registered?

L690 ARG is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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