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B89 FPU

1985 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB89 FPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,034 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 26,029 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,904 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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B89 FPU is a 1985 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B89 FPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B89 FPU is a 1985 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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