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B276 FCS

1985 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV75023,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 FCS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,361 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 35,095 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,964 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,382 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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B276 FCS is a 1985 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 23,092 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 B276 FCS, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B276 FCS registered?

B276 FCS is a 1985 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B276 FCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B276 FCS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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