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513 BJ

1981 Yamaha Xv

Blue Petrol 920cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,130 mi
Last recorded2,130 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Xv5,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 BJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine920cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 2,130 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 2,130 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no adjustment left (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticky (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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513 BJ is a 1981 Yamaha Xv in Blue with a 920cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 5,176 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 513 BJ, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 513 BJ registered?

513 BJ is a 1981 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is 513 BJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 BJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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