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GFB 284W

1997 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,714 mi
Last recorded27,714 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 284W
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,711 miles

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

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,680 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2008 27,680 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2007 26,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GFB 284W is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,790 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 GFB 284W, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GFB 284W is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 16 March 1997.

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