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ABW 173X

1995 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 920cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,847 mi
Last recorded48,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Xv18,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 173X
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine920cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,457 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,453 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,494 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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ABW 173X is a 1995 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 920cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 18,843 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 ABW 173X, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABW 173X registered?

ABW 173X is a 1995 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is ABW 173X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 173X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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