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D889 OKN

1987 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,601 mi
Last recorded32,601 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV100025,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 OKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 32,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 32,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005
Fail 8 Jul 2005 19,025 miles

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

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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D889 OKN is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D889 OKN, 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 D889 OKN registered?

D889 OKN is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D889 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D889 OKN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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