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J59 SFC

1992 Yamaha Xv

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Xv21,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 SFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 16,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 16,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,742 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 13,719 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)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

heated grip has a wire slightly fouling the clutch leaver

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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J59 SFC is a 1992 Yamaha Xv in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J59 SFC, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J59 SFC is a 1992 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J59 SFC safe to buy?

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