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F471 SLM

1989 Yamaha XV1000

Blue Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,631 mi
Last recorded20,631 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV100017,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 SLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,644 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 16,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind offside rear brake ,rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 11,111 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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F471 SLM is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000 in Blue with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 17,459 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 F471 SLM, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F471 SLM registered?

F471 SLM is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F471 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F471 SLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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