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N766 NHB

1995 Yamaha Xv

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,523 mi
Last recorded42,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Xv18,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 NHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,523 miles

Front Tyre cracking along sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 40,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,952 miles

corrosion on bike and frame

Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,951 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on bike and frame

Pass 19 May 2018 38,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 38,607 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)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 38,293 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 37,820 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tyre pressures low

Fail 13 May 2014 36,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 36,135 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,827 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 32,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,197 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 27,021 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 24,611 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N766 NHB is a 1995 Yamaha Xv in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N766 NHB, 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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N766 NHB is a 1995 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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