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DP57 BKG

2008 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xv28,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP57 BKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 40,146 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,627 miles

slight flat to rear rim

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight flat on rear hub

Fail 18 Sep 2021 39,627 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,230 miles

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

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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DP57 BKG is a 2008 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 28,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DP57 BKG, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Xv is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DP57 BKG is a 2008 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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