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E483 MMK

1987 Yamaha XV1000

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,672 mi
Last recorded22,672 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV100025,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 MMK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 22,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 20,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 19,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,803 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,600 miles

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

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

fuel hose perished

Pass 4 May 2013 15,844 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 14,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,458 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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E483 MMK is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000 in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E483 MMK, 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 E483 MMK registered?

E483 MMK is a 1987 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E483 MMK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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