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L79 GBW

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,613 mi
Last recorded22,613 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 22,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 22,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 22,157 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,892 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 21,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 21,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,718 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 20,032 miles

Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 4 May 2020 20,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,931 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 19,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,993 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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L79 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L79 GBW, 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 L79 GBW registered?

L79 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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