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FFA 638Y

1983 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,363 mi
Last recorded22,363 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XV75027,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 638Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,363 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 22,345 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,728 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside 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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FFA 638Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FFA 638Y, 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 FFA 638Y registered?

FFA 638Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FFA 638Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFA 638Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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