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L886 XLK

1994 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,340 mi
Last recorded39,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV110021,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 XLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 39,340 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight Notch. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 35,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 35,716 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 33,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 31,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,685 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 25,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 25,127 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 24,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,484 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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L886 XLK is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L886 XLK, 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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L886 XLK is a 1994 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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