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P499 APJ

1996 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,801 mi
Last recorded15,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV75017,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 APJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 15,801 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,495 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,673 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P499 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P499 APJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P499 APJ registered?

P499 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P499 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 APJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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