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N283 PPB

1995 Yamaha Xv

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,037 mi
Last recorded23,037 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Xv18,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 PPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 23,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 20,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,721 miles

Rear swing arm slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,242 miles

Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,832 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front tyre cracking in between tread

Fail 18 Apr 2019 18,747 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,418 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired bent (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear rust on swing arm

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened light rust on both (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,467 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 8,145 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 8,083 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 8,083 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 7,810 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 7,810 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 6,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 5,819 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 5,330 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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N283 PPB is a 1995 Yamaha Xv in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N283 PPB, 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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N283 PPB is a 1995 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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