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HWL 766S

1978 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,886 mi
Last recorded34,886 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS75031,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 766S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,575 miles

front tyre perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,876 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 32,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear brake pipe rubber split

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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HWL 766S is a 1978 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 31,399 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 XS750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWL 766S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HWL 766S registered?

HWL 766S is a 1978 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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The MOT history for HWL 766S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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