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L271 WCU

1994 Yamaha Xv

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,197 mi
Last recorded29,197 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Xv18,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,197 miles

Engine speed goes up when on full lock to right.

Front Front tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Fail 25 Sep 2025 29,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine speed goes up when on full lock to right.

Front Front tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,540 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,289 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,289 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 28,052 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,835 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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L271 WCU is a 1994 Yamaha Xv in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 18,032 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 Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L271 WCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L271 WCU registered?

L271 WCU is a 1994 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L271 WCU safe to buy?

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