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2122 DD

1979 Yamaha XS750

Silver Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS75020,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2122 DD
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 18,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 180,608 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,257 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS750?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Direction indicator not working 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 11
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2122 DD is a 1979 Yamaha XS750 in Silver with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,148 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 XS750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2122 DD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS750 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2122 DD is a 1979 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 31 October 1979.

Is 2122 DD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2122 DD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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