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A587 WAV

1984 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XV75015,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA587 WAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 26,504 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 26,493 miles

Central Rear Brake locking device ineffective lever pivot nut loose (1.1.21 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 26,448 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,595 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,929 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,898 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,556 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,761 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,717 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,297 miles

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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A587 WAV is a 1984 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,082 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A587 WAV, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A587 WAV is a 1984 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A587 WAV safe to buy?

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