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A161 GPD

1984 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

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Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Yamaha XV100028,248 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 GPD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 13 May 2017 475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 15 May 2014 844 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 844 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 329 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 1 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 36,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no indicators fitted no electrics to operate

Fail 15 May 2010 36,090 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2009 947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 5 miles
Pass 31 May 2007

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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A161 GPD is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A161 GPD, 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.

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A161 GPD is a 1984 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 31 March 1984.

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