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P356 LLN

1996 Yamaha Xv

Orange Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,827 mi
Last recorded18,827 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv17,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 LLN
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,309 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,831 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013
Fail 26 Jul 2013 16,962 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 16,375 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,755 miles

Advise new no plate be fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

steering head bearings tight on rh steering lock

Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,428 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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P356 LLN is a 1996 Yamaha Xv in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P356 LLN, 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 P356 LLN registered?

P356 LLN is a 1996 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P356 LLN safe to buy?

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