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D941 XBY

1986 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,435 mi
Last recorded44,435 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XV100024,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 XBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,989 miles

Clutch lever pin missing locknut

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking to outer walls of rear tire

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 35,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 35,050 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,429 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,429 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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D941 XBY is a 1986 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 24,614 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 D941 XBY, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D941 XBY registered?

D941 XBY is a 1986 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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