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B357 FGC

1985 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,057 mi
Last recorded33,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV100033,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 FGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,324 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 21,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,675 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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B357 FGC is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 33,045 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 B357 FGC, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B357 FGC is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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