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N369 OGH

1996 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,953 mi
Last recorded35,953 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xvs15,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN369 OGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 35,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 35,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust cosmetic trim loose

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,270 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,065 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 34,065 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies refitted loose wire on f/brake switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

suspenion rebound slighty to fast

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,630 miles

rear suspension very hard

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,630 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no plate damaged

rear suspension very hard

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,382 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,161 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,579 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,579 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,531 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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N369 OGH is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,541 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N369 OGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N369 OGH is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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