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E537 EGS

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,668 mi
Last recorded17,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 EGS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 17,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 17,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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E537 EGS is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E537 EGS, 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 E537 EGS registered?

E537 EGS is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E537 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E537 EGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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