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K301 TFW

1993 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,936 mi
Last recorded12,936 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV75020,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK301 TFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 12,936 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 12,911 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 11,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front fork seal leaking onto brake caliper.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,377 miles

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

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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K301 TFW is a 1993 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K301 TFW, 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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K301 TFW is a 1993 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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