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39,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
At the time of test all lamps were permanantly masked off, therefore this motorcycle should only be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visibility.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1000?
Based on 1,265 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
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F838 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F838 MBY, 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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What year was F838 MBY registered?
F838 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 13 August 1988.
Is F838 MBY safe to buy?
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