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H438 BRV

1990 Yamaha XV1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,086 mi
Last recorded36,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV110022,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 BRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 36,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 35,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 35,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,558 miles

Carrier slightly loose

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,164 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,087 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,750 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,997 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 28,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 28,911 miles

Front 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 10 Mar 2007 28,911 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,727 miles

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

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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H438 BRV is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H438 BRV, 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 H438 BRV registered?

H438 BRV is a 1990 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H438 BRV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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