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F538 UGM

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,542 mi
Last recorded35,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 UGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 35,519 miles

Rear Brake component insecure Split pin missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 35,516 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 35,516 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,369 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,363 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,834 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,658 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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F538 UGM is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F538 UGM, 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 F538 UGM registered?

F538 UGM is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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