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BWD 451Y

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,209 mi
Last recorded41,209 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 451Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 41,183 miles

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,912 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 40,908 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,283 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 38,982 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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BWD 451Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BWD 451Y, 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 BWD 451Y registered?

BWD 451Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 30 September 1982.

Is BWD 451Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWD 451Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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