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N164 COV

1995 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,930 mi
Last recorded40,930 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Xv18,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 COV
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,002 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,403 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,024 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,024 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,597 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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N164 COV is a 1995 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 18,843 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 N164 COV, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N164 COV registered?

N164 COV is a 1995 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N164 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N164 COV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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