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B456 ECV

1985 Yamaha XV750

Brown Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109 mi
Last recorded109 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XV75023,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 ECV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 102 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 97 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 18,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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B456 ECV is a 1985 Yamaha XV750 in Brown with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B456 ECV, 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 B456 ECV registered?

B456 ECV is a 1985 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B456 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B456 ECV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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