1996 Yamaha XV 0.5L Petrol · N696 BVV
1996 Yamaha XV (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 123 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XV
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 535cc
N696 BVV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2023
- 123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N696 BVV Mileage History
- 17/06/20225,358 mi
- 06/10/2023123 mi-5,235 mi
Average of roughly -4,018 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N696 BVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Xv (N696 BVV) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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