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P416 OVR

1997 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,902 mi
Last recorded47,902 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 OVR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 47,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,568 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 41,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,698 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,698 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,576 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,574 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,683 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,945 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,081 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,145 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 24 Apr 2007 19,243 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 17,356 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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P416 OVR is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,790 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P416 OVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P416 OVR registered?

P416 OVR is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P416 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 OVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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