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B789 HAM

1985 Yamaha XV1000

Bronze Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV100033,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 HAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 38,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,081 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 37,826 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,596 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 37,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,561 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,256 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 33,976 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,820 miles

n/s front brake lever has slight play

o/s and n/s side panels missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,465 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 28,967 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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B789 HAM is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000 in Bronze with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 33,045 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 B789 HAM, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B789 HAM registered?

B789 HAM is a 1985 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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