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F989 DGF

1988 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV100024,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 DGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,177 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 24,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 23,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,495 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 20,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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F989 DGF is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F989 DGF, 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 F989 DGF registered?

F989 DGF is a 1988 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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