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F485 AEL

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,238 mi
Last recorded13,238 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 AEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 13,238 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 13,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 9,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,596 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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F485 AEL is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F485 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F485 AEL registered?

F485 AEL is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F485 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F485 AEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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