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JTM 478V

1979 Yamaha XS750

Yellow Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,921 mi
Last recorded42,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS75020,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTM 478V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,921 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudguard rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front mudguard rusted but solid

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,485 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front mudguard rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,910 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,964 miles

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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JTM 478V is a 1979 Yamaha XS750 in Yellow with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTM 478V, 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 47 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 JTM 478V registered?

JTM 478V is a 1979 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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