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F779 RYT

1989 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,783 mi
Last recorded19,783 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV100017,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 RYT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 19,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 19,736 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp not working From rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 19,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

engine running rich, fuel dripping from exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,097 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,079 miles

Horn performance poor

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 18,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,848 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 14,734 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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F779 RYT is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F779 RYT, 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 F779 RYT registered?

F779 RYT is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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