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B879 JPK

1984 Yamaha XJ750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,347 mi
Last recorded53,347 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ75037,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 JPK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,347 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,280 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 53,238 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 53,221 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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B879 JPK is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B879 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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B879 JPK is a 1984 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 10 August 1984.

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