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E212 RYG

1987 Yamaha XV1000

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,863 mi
Last recorded2,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV100025,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 RYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 2,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 2,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 2,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 2,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 2,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 2,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 2,322 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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E212 RYG is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 25,176 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 E212 RYG, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E212 RYG registered?

E212 RYG is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E212 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 RYG shows 7 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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