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BTU 614W

1994 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,125 mi
Last recorded45,125 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ75043,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 614W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,125 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

major oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 45,121 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

hydrolic hoses loose

major oil leak

throttle control loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 45,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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BTU 614W is a 1994 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 43,108 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 BTU 614W, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BTU 614W registered?

BTU 614W is a 1994 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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