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C386 SFE

1986 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,481 mi
Last recorded29,481 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XV110024,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 SFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 29,481 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 29,278 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 28,535 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,579 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,945 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 19,936 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 16,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,318 miles

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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C386 SFE is a 1986 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C386 SFE, 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 C386 SFE registered?

C386 SFE is a 1986 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C386 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C386 SFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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