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N257 LBH

1996 Yamaha Xv

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv17,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 LBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 53,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 52,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 51,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 50,449 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 49,970 miles

Rear carrier rack slightly insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,762 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,498 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,890 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,354 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,924 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,177 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 35,642 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,281 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,882 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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N257 LBH is a 1996 Yamaha Xv in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,725 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 N257 LBH, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N257 LBH registered?

N257 LBH is a 1996 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N257 LBH safe to buy?

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