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GSM 176Y

1983 Yamaha XJ750

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,202 mi
Last recorded34,202 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ75031,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSM 176Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,723 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 33,723 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,221 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 33,219 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,222 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,216 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,333 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 28,328 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,404 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,540 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ750?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
389
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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GSM 176Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 31,535 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 XJ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSM 176Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSM 176Y registered?

GSM 176Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GSM 176Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSM 176Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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