Yamaha XV1100

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,063 cc

L79 GBWMOT history

L79 GBW is a blue petrol Yamaha XV1100 first used on 28 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 22,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
22,613 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 GBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XV1100
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,063 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 GBW was last recorded at 22,613 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,169 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,613 miles
  • 2025 – 22,169 miles
  • 2024 – 21,892 miles
  • 2023 – 21,380 miles
  • 2022 – 21,116 miles
  • 2021 – 20,718 miles
  • 2020 – 20,032 miles
  • 2017 – 19,931 miles
  • 2016 – 19,613 miles
  • 2013 – 17,454 miles
  • 2012 – 15,165 miles
  • 2011 – 15,142 miles
  • 2010 – 15,119 miles
  • 2009 – 15,078 miles
  • 2008 – 15,055 miles
  • 2007 – 15,016 miles
  • 2006 – 14,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,613 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,613 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    584386882660
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass22,169 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    728322623573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail22,157 miles (+265)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    728169383575
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass21,892 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    627114262007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass21,380 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    410951745424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,116 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    486982511712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,718 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    188178982244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,032 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    20,032 miles
    Test number
    661179822323
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

  9. Fail20,023 miles (+92)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,023 miles
    Test number
    650800088672
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

  10. Pass19,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    250859174131
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

  11. Fail19,931 miles (+318)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    263454171513
    • FailureNearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

  12. Pass19,613 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,613 miles
    Test number
    319692382047
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass17,454 miles (+2,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,454 miles
    Test number
    867573293004
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass15,165 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,165 miles
    Test number
    209961392050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,142 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,142 miles
    Test number
    986051691070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,119 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    603728480000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,078 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,078 miles
    Test number
    634950689066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,055 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,055 miles
    Test number
    121879388016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,016 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,016 miles
    Test number
    423040097058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,993 miles
    Test number
    812054286004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 GBW

Does L79 GBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 GBW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 GBW?
The MOT on L79 GBW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 GBW done?
L79 GBW was recorded at 22,613 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 374 miles a year.
Has L79 GBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 GBW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L79 GBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L79 GBW find?
L79 GBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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