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XVU 178X

1984 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,259 mi
Last recorded21,259 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Yamaha Unknown14,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 178X
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 21,246 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,692 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Gear lever slightly loose on splines.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 20,692 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Gear lever slightly loose on splines.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Unknown?

Based on 20,218 MOT tests across 8,531 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
8,531
On UK Roads
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XVU 178X is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,448 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Yamaha Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVU 178X registered?

XVU 178X is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is XVU 178X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVU 178X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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