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F542 UMM

1989 Yamaha XV750

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV75023,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 UMM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 35,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 35,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,510 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 35,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,364 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 25,840 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,819 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,083 miles

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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F542 UMM is a 1989 Yamaha XV750 in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 23,490 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 F542 UMM, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F542 UMM registered?

F542 UMM is a 1989 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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