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F869 SMK

1988 Yamaha XV1000

White Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,354 mi
Last recorded15,354 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 SMK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 14,555 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 14,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,587 miles

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

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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F869 SMK is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in White with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F869 SMK, 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 F869 SMK registered?

F869 SMK is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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