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C690 SCF

1986 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,030 mi
Last recorded36,030 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XV100024,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC690 SCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,247 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 30,098 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,522 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 28,522 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,874 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 27,874 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 26,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,180 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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C690 SCF is a 1986 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 24,614 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 C690 SCF, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C690 SCF registered?

C690 SCF is a 1986 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C690 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C690 SCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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