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DCV 389V

1980 Yamaha XS750

Silver Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,765 mi
Last recorded29,765 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS75029,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 389V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 29,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from rh to lh silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion front fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight rear brake judder

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,622 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,556 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,138 miles

tyres soft

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,994 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 273,090 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 26,452 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,915 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,915 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS750?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Direction indicator not working 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 11
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DCV 389V is a 1980 Yamaha XS750 in Silver with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,124 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 XS750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCV 389V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS750 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCV 389V registered?

DCV 389V is a 1980 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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