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HJK 558Y

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,490 mi
Last recorded41,490 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 558Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,933 miles

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

slight play at front brake calipier pivot

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,982 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,979 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,262 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,255 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,226 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes have slight binding

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 31,760 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HJK 558Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 32,732 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 HJK 558Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJK 558Y registered?

HJK 558Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 4 November 1982.

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