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K169 WOJ

1992 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,790 mi
Last recorded45,790 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Xv21,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 WOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,790 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 45,790 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 45,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 43,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 42,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,902 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,902 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,070 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 41,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,022 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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K169 WOJ is a 1992 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K169 WOJ, 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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What year was K169 WOJ registered?

K169 WOJ is a 1992 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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