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H437 BMD

1990 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,402 mi
Last recorded15,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV110022,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 BMD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 15,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,235 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,152 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 15,152 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 14,964 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 14,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 13,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 13,609 miles

Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 13,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,336 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 10,958 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,220 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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H437 BMD is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,636 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 H437 BMD, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H437 BMD registered?

H437 BMD is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H437 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H437 BMD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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