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B871 SEC

1995 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,519 mi
Last recorded23,519 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 SEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,519 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 23,519 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,114 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 20,334 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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B871 SEC is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,173 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 B871 SEC, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B871 SEC is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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