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B878 JPK

1984 Yamaha XJ750

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ75037,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 JPK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,443 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 400,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 40,051 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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B878 JPK is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B878 JPK, 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 B878 JPK registered?

B878 JPK is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B878 JPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B878 JPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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