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M949 RBA

1995 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,863 mi
Last recorded53,863 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV110018,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 RBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 53,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 52,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,166 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting Shocker slight inner shaft corroded. (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting rear shocker corroded (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Oil leak slight oil leak from rear cylinder onto exhaust. ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,814 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 35,792 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch cable adjuster broken

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,506 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 33,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 31,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,874 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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M949 RBA is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M949 RBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M949 RBA registered?

M949 RBA is a 1995 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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