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F838 MBY

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,404 mi
Last recorded39,404 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 39,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,796 miles

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.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 22,906 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)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,459 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,125 miles

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.

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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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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