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K815 VHA

1993 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,208 mi
Last recorded11,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xv15,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK815 VHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 10,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 8,933 miles

Exhaust silence corroded.

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 6,332 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 6,332 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2019 6,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 5,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 3,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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K815 VHA is a 1993 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 K815 VHA, 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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What year was K815 VHA registered?

K815 VHA is a 1993 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K815 VHA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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