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A3 GOA

1996 Yamaha Xv

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,241 mi
Last recorded18,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv17,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 18,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 18,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,126 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 18,126 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,005 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 17,996 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,808 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,757 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,336 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 17,336 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front seal misting

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 17,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,628 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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A3 GOA is a 1996 Yamaha Xv in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,725 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 Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 GOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 GOA registered?

A3 GOA is a 1996 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is A3 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GOA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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