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BUA 996X

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,026 mi
Last recorded35,026 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 996X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,026 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,007 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,565 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 May 2013 33,562 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,753 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 30,753 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,671 miles

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

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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BUA 996X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BUA 996X, 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 BUA 996X registered?

BUA 996X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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