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FMD 974V

1980 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,757 mi
Last recorded12,757 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS75029,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 974V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 12,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 12,648 miles

Front Tyre has light cracking

Rear Tyre has light cracking

Pass 8 May 2021 12,460 miles

Front Tyre has light cracking all over

Rear Light cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2019 12,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 11,971 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FMD 974V is a 1980 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMD 974V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMD 974V registered?

FMD 974V is a 1980 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is FMD 974V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMD 974V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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