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A687 BTN

1984 Yamaha XV1000

Maroon Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,635 mi
Last recorded39,635 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XV100028,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA687 BTN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,635 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 38,787 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 38,756 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1000?

Based on 1,265 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Direction indicator not working 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
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A687 BTN is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 28,248 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 XV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A687 BTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A687 BTN registered?

A687 BTN is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 27 June 1984.

Is A687 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A687 BTN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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