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FGF 404T

1978 Yamaha XS750

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,545 mi
Last recorded36,545 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS75031,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGF 404T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 36,545 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 36,167 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 36,167 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 30,608 miles

Cuts and splits in surface of front tyre

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,032 miles

Battery Needs charging

Fail 14 Apr 2012 29,032 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Battery Needs charging

Pass 7 May 2011 26,807 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 26,775 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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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FGF 404T is a 1978 Yamaha XS750 in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 31,399 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 FGF 404T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGF 404T registered?

FGF 404T is a 1978 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is FGF 404T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGF 404T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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