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F878 SMT

1989 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,902 mi
Last recorded22,902 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV110025,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 SMT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 21,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 19,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,200 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,180 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 19,063 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,948 miles

Offside indicators intermittently not working off switch on first application

Fail 18 Jul 2016 18,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,216 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,924 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,894 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,658 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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F878 SMT is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F878 SMT, 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 F878 SMT registered?

F878 SMT is a 1989 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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