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B239 TEC

1985 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,313 mi
Last recorded12,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ75022,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB239 TEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,313 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 12,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 10,999 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 10,999 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,799 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,794 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ750?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
389
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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B239 TEC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,849 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 XJ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B239 TEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B239 TEC registered?

B239 TEC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B239 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B239 TEC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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