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M895 ARV

1995 Yamaha XV1100

Green Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,019 mi
Last recorded7,019 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV110018,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 ARV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 7,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,678 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 6,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 5,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 5,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 5,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,946 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 4,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,471 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,998 miles

Small rise and fall front brake.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,815 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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M895 ARV is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100 in Green with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,821 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 M895 ARV, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M895 ARV registered?

M895 ARV is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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