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L506 BPV

1994 Yamaha XV750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,737 mi
Last recorded25,737 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV75020,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 BPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 25,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 25,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 25,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 25,325 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 24,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 24,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,751 miles

rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,783 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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L506 BPV is a 1994 Yamaha XV750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,664 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L506 BPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L506 BPV registered?

L506 BPV is a 1994 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L506 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 BPV shows 20 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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