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B398 WVG

1985 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

549 mi
Last recorded549 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV100033,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB398 WVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2011 549 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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B398 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B398 WVG, 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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What year was B398 WVG registered?

B398 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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