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B908 XYG

1985 Yamaha XV1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,740 mi
Last recorded27,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV100033,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB908 XYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 27,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 27,599 miles

unable to check brake hoses due to having a bradded covering

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,069 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 27,064 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 27,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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B908 XYG is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B908 XYG, 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 B908 XYG registered?

B908 XYG is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B908 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B908 XYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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