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N492 NWL

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,452 mi
Last recorded37,452 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 37,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 37,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 36,879 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 36,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,718 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 36,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,515 miles

both fork seals have slight seepage

Pass 20 May 2015 36,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,409 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,441 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,081 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,081 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear brake lever pivot worn

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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N492 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,082 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 N492 NWL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N492 NWL registered?

N492 NWL is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N492 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 NWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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