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P184 LEV

1997 Yamaha XV750

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,884 mi
Last recorded21,884 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 LEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 21,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,646 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 18,646 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear rack loose

Pass 31 Oct 2017 13,939 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,708 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,261 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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P184 LEV is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P184 LEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P184 LEV registered?

P184 LEV is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P184 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 LEV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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