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L818 JMO

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 JMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,806 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150/90X15 (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,377 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,606 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 19,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,487 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 13,926 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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L818 JMO is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L818 JMO, 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 L818 JMO registered?

L818 JMO is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 May 1994.

Is L818 JMO safe to buy?

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