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WJI 1187

1984 Yamaha XV1000

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,779 mi
Last recorded36,779 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XV100028,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1187
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 36,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,057 miles

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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WJI 1187 is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 28,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJI 1187, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJI 1187 registered?

WJI 1187 is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is WJI 1187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 1187 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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