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F483 EHR

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,702 mi
Last recorded22,702 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 EHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 22,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,780 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,780 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,423 miles

front master cylinder at an angle that could cause air to enter system

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,177 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,564 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,296 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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F483 EHR is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F483 EHR, 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 F483 EHR registered?

F483 EHR is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F483 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F483 EHR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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