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P27 YNW

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,795 mi
Last recorded34,795 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 YNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 34,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 29,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 18,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 18,955 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 17,611 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,748 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 16,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,377 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,447 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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P27 YNW is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P27 YNW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P27 YNW registered?

P27 YNW is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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