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DEM 182X

1981 Yamaha XV750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,205 mi
Last recorded34,205 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XV75022,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEM 182X
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,205 miles

Centre Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Centre Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Outer Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DEM 182X is a 1981 Yamaha XV750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,899 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEM 182X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEM 182X registered?

DEM 182X is a 1981 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is DEM 182X safe to buy?

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