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P547 GCC

1996 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,492 mi
Last recorded30,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv17,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 GCC
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,055 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 29,049 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,599 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 27,599 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,186 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,090 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 22,090 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 17,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,056 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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P547 GCC is a 1996 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P547 GCC, 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 P547 GCC registered?

P547 GCC is a 1996 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P547 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P547 GCC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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