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L697 COJ

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,741 mi
Last recorded30,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 COJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,099 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front right hand front brake disc retaining bolts non standard

fluid weeping left hand carburettor area

oil leak left hand engine casing area

Fail 19 Aug 2019 30,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front right hand front brake disc retaining bolts non standard

fluid weeping left hand carburettor area

oil leak left hand engine casing area

Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,081 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 27,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,121 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front side light not working.

oil leak from the lefthand side.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 24,079 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front side light not working.

oil leak from the lefthand side.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2014 14,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2013 9,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,434 miles

offside rear position lamp/stop lamp bulb not illuminating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,292 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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L697 COJ is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L697 COJ, 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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L697 COJ is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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