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K256 ULJ

1993 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,284 mi
Last recorded22,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV75020,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 ULJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 22,284 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 22,284 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 21,759 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 21,744 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,358 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 20,358 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 16,801 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,754 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 14,754 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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K256 ULJ is a 1993 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K256 ULJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K256 ULJ registered?

K256 ULJ is a 1993 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 27 March 1993.

Is K256 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K256 ULJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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