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C284 VGX

1986 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,715 mi
Last recorded31,715 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XV110024,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC284 VGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,715 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,310 miles

rear tyre rubbing on rear fender

Fail 12 Sep 2008 27,308 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear tyre rubbing on rear fender

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 21,755 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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C284 VGX is a 1986 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 24,746 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C284 VGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C284 VGX registered?

C284 VGX is a 1986 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C284 VGX 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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