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N268 BLV

1996 Yamaha XV1100

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,026 mi
Last recorded49,026 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV110016,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 BLV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 49,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 48,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,671 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 47,667 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,717 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 43,717 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1100?

Based on 15,331 MOT tests across 1,427 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 190
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 67
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 49
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N268 BLV is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100 in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,082 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 XV1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N268 BLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XV1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N268 BLV registered?

N268 BLV is a 1996 Yamaha XV1100, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N268 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 BLV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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