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M168 ALU

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Purple Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 ALU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 18,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 18,874 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 18,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,405 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 18,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2016 17,728 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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M168 ALU is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Purple with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M168 ALU, 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 M168 ALU registered?

M168 ALU is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M168 ALU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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