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B393 JPJ

1984 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ75037,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB393 JPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres protruding beyond arches

Fail 23 Jul 2020 48,430 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres protruding beyond arches

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,284 miles

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 48,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,044 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight binding on front brake.

slight wear front caliper slides,

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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B393 JPJ is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,565 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 B393 JPJ, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B393 JPJ registered?

B393 JPJ is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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