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BAC 483Y

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,931 mi
Last recorded41,931 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 483Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 41,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 41,532 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 40,542 miles

Exhaust is noisy but not excessive.

Front brakes early signs of binding.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 40,512 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust is noisy but not excessive

Front Slight contact on forks with fuel tank when turning steering left to right.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,383 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,978 miles

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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BAC 483Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 32,732 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 BAC 483Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAC 483Y registered?

BAC 483Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BAC 483Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 483Y shows 12 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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