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F327 BYD

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF327 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,821 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 32,148 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,668 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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F327 BYD is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F327 BYD, 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 F327 BYD registered?

F327 BYD is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F327 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F327 BYD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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