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HCK 780W

1981 Yamaha XJ750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,915 mi
Last recorded45,915 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ75026,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 780W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,915 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated repaired not leaking (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,915 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable radial fitted crossply on rear (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable crossply fitted radial on front (4.1.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated repaired not leaking (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable radial fitted crossply on rear (4.1.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 45,916 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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HCK 780W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 26,718 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 HCK 780W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCK 780W registered?

HCK 780W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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