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P859 KRP

1997 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,350 mi
Last recorded15,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 KRP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 15,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,295 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 11,984 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector box corroded. (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 9,982 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 7,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,132 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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P859 KRP is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Red 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 P859 KRP, 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 P859 KRP registered?

P859 KRP is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P859 KRP 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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