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C170 VMX

1998 Yamaha Xv

Brown Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv17,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,643 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,643 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,972 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,382 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,382 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,656 miles

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

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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C170 VMX is a 1998 Yamaha Xv in Brown with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C170 VMX, 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 C170 VMX registered?

C170 VMX is a 1998 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is C170 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 VMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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