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P872 RFE

1996 Yamaha Xvs

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,762 mi
Last recorded17,762 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xvs15,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 RFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 17,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall close to shaft

Pass 18 Apr 2023 17,609 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 17,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 17,595 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,579 miles

Nearside Rear over sized tyre fitted runs close to drive shaft

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 16,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,698 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,656 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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P872 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P872 RFE, 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 P872 RFE registered?

P872 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P872 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 RFE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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