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L955 UBR

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 UBR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 68,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,632 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 71,845 miles

front fork dust seals insecure

front fork seals slightly leaking

play in handlebar mountings

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,174 miles

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

Rear light lens slightly melted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,894 miles

Rear tyre on the legal limit

Wear in rear brake linkage

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 62,170 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 61,000 miles

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

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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L955 UBR is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L955 UBR, 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 L955 UBR registered?

L955 UBR is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L955 UBR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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