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M152 BLA

1994 Yamaha Xv

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,258 mi
Last recorded30,258 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Xv18,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 BLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 30,258 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 30,258 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 29,800 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 29,800 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,231 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 28,231 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,965 miles

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

Offside air box insecure

Rear rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2019 26,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 26,720 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,274 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 26,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,995 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 25,376 miles

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

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 24,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,527 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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M152 BLA is a 1994 Yamaha Xv in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 18,032 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 M152 BLA, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M152 BLA is a 1994 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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