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H729 JJO

1991 Yamaha Xv

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Xv27,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 JJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 20,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,364 miles

Front mud guard missing

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2022 18,605 miles

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 18,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 31,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 30,365 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 10 May 2014 30,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 30,045 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,186 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 29,186 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,051 miles

front and rear tyres has surface cracks

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,995 miles

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

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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H729 JJO is a 1991 Yamaha Xv in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 H729 JJO, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H729 JJO is a 1991 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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