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L761 PGU

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,480 mi
Last recorded27,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL761 PGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 27,480 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 25,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 24,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,937 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 23,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,229 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 22,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,392 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,804 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)

bolt missing from center stand.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,804 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

bolt missing from center stand.

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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L761 PGU is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L761 PGU, 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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L761 PGU is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 28 July 1994.

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