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APK 228T

1979 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,050 mi
Last recorded19,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS75020,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPK 228T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 18,556 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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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APK 228T is a 1979 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APK 228T, 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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What year was APK 228T registered?

APK 228T is a 1979 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is APK 228T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APK 228T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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