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E42 OHN

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,339 mi
Last recorded29,339 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 OHN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 28,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 28,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,493 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 28,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,169 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 28,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 28,078 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 11,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 27,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,373 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,887 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,947 miles

Offside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,356 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 19,349 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,686 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 18,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,396 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,387 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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E42 OHN is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 24,849 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 E42 OHN, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E42 OHN registered?

E42 OHN is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E42 OHN safe to buy?

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