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L836 VHU

1994 Yamaha -

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,416 mi
Last recorded35,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha -26,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 VHU
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 35,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,416 miles

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose Slightly (9.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 19 May 2018 35,416 miles

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose Slightly (9.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,309 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,815 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,650 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,248 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,649 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,649 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)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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L836 VHU is a 1994 Yamaha - in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,649 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L836 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L836 VHU registered?

L836 VHU is a 1994 Yamaha -, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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