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CBJ 999Y

1983 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,848 mi
Last recorded17,848 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XV75027,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 999Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,777 miles

rear tyre is perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,759 miles

rear tyre is lightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,089 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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CBJ 999Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBJ 999Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBJ 999Y registered?

CBJ 999Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 2 February 1983.

Is CBJ 999Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBJ 999Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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