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F835 KGK

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,693 mi
Last recorded25,693 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 KGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 25,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 39,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,741 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 38,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 37,425 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 30 May 2009 37,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,821 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,180 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,811 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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F835 KGK is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F835 KGK, 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 F835 KGK registered?

F835 KGK is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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