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D747 AGM

1987 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,306 mi
Last recorded19,306 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV100025,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 AGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 19,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,093 miles

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

number plate slightly deteriorated advised to change

Fail 27 May 2016 19,093 miles

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

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

number plate slightly deteriorated advised to change

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear No plate a bit small

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,435 miles

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

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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D747 AGM is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 25,176 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 D747 AGM, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D747 AGM registered?

D747 AGM is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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