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M422 SYC

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 SYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 22,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 22,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 21,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 21,190 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sidecar wheel, slight play in swingarm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering damper mount at sidecar end

Fail 5 Jan 2023 21,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Pinchbolt on chair mount slightly loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Large locknut on motorcycle side mount loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sidecar wheel, slight play in swingarm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering damper mount at sidecar end

Pass 6 Jan 2022 20,639 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Sidecar suspension arm pivot slightly loose but component secure. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 19,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 19,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear brake reaction rod slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,269 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,698 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 15,697 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,567 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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M422 SYC is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M422 SYC, 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 M422 SYC registered?

M422 SYC is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M422 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 SYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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