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P868 RFE

1996 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,243 mi
Last recorded28,243 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv17,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 RFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 28,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,363 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 27,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe from front cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe from rear cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 26,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe from front cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated With fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe from rear cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,271 miles

Rear right pannier bracket broken

Will rear number plate.cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,694 miles

number plate slight crack

Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,247 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 21,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,630 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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P868 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P868 RFE, 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 P868 RFE registered?

P868 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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