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A697 XWN

1984 Yamaha XV1000

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,362 mi
Last recorded10,362 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XV100028,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 XWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 10,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 10,362 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure front brake pivot securing nut missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,318 miles

Cracking in rear tyre

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,909 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 23,909 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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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A697 XWN is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A697 XWN, 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 A697 XWN registered?

A697 XWN is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A697 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A697 XWN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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