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R189 LGO

1998 Yamaha Xv

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,673 mi
Last recorded39,673 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv17,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 LGO
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,822 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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R189 LGO is a 1998 Yamaha Xv in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R189 LGO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R189 LGO registered?

R189 LGO is a 1998 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R189 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 LGO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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