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R10 DOW

1997 Yamaha Xv

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,397 mi
Last recorded10,397 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv16,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 10,397 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2014 10,087 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

no lights fitted

Pass 3 May 2014 10,087 miles

no lights fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,403 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,984 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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R10 DOW is a 1997 Yamaha Xv in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,868 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 Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R10 DOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R10 DOW registered?

R10 DOW is a 1997 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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