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N983 WUP

1996 Yamaha Xvs

Orange Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,829 mi
Last recorded4,829 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xvs15,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 WUP
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 4,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 4,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 4,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 4,014 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 4,014 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

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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N983 WUP is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs in Orange with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N983 WUP, 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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What year was N983 WUP registered?

N983 WUP is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N983 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N983 WUP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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