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L989 MWT

1993 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,399 mi
Last recorded13,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV110021,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 MWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 13,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 13,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 12,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,759 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 11,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 10,817 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 10,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 9,837 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 9,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 8,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 6,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 5,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

exhaust and fuel systems cannot be checked as battery is to weak to start vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,708 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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L989 MWT is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L989 MWT, 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 L989 MWT registered?

L989 MWT is a 1993 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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