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F489 AAV

1989 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,504 mi
Last recorded22,504 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV100017,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 AAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,151 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 22,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,420 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,326 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 May 2011 20,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear tyre has slight perrishing but does not show ply or chord.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 19,291 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,750 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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F489 AAV is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 17,459 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 F489 AAV, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F489 AAV registered?

F489 AAV is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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