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F617 MPG

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,246 mi
Last recorded21,246 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 MPG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 21,246 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish

idle speed slightly high

Fail 13 Jun 2026 21,232 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre beginning to perish

idle speed slightly high

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,094 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 21,093 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2021 20,942 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 20,325 miles

HIGH BEAM TEL LIGHT NOT WORKIG

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,114 miles

slight fluctuation on brake tests, front and rear.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,114 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on o/s indicator console light (1.1.3a)

slight fluctuation on brake tests, front and rear.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,558 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,344 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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F617 MPG is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F617 MPG, 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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F617 MPG is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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