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K407 DBH

1993 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

26,721 mi
Last recorded26,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xv15,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK407 DBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 26,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 26,721 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working nearside rear not working on arrival and was repaired on site. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 26,444 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 26,422 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation light come on then goes out (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 26,049 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering fouling fuel tank (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,151 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 25,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,559 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,401 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,139 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 23,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,125 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 21,125 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,775 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,775 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 14,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 11,367 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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K407 DBH is a 1993 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,489 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 K407 DBH, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K407 DBH is a 1993 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 15 July 1993.

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