CarVerify

Free Car Check

F81 GHA

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 GHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 54,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 52,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 51,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 48,618 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 39,941 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear as light surface cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,037 miles

light surface rust under rear swingarm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,534 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 31,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,454 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 30,454 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2007 30,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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
Full Yamaha XV1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F81 GHA is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F81 GHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F81 GHA?

You can check the full history of F81 GHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F81 GHA registered?

F81 GHA is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F81 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F81 GHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F81 GHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F81 GHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.