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F981 EGH

1989 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,622 mi
Last recorded34,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV75023,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 EGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 34,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Pass 25 May 2022 32,576 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,752 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 28,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,088 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,393 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 28,393 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 17,812 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 17,812 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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F981 EGH is a 1989 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 F981 EGH, 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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F981 EGH is a 1989 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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