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F697 RBH

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Red Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,564 mi
Last recorded14,564 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 RBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 14,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 13,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 12,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 9,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear lights disconnected.

Pass 13 Oct 2018 8,214 miles

exhaust noisey.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 6,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 6,328 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,996 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 4,786 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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F697 RBH is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Red with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F697 RBH, 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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F697 RBH is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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