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B759 YTC

1985 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,804 mi
Last recorded17,804 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ75022,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 YTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,804 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 17,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 17,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 16,022 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,816 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,530 miles

front brake master cylinder slightly stiff

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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B759 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B759 YTC, 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 B759 YTC registered?

B759 YTC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B759 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B759 YTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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