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K485 FRC

1993 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,028 mi
Last recorded24,028 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV75020,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 FRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 24,012 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 23,991 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 23,780 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,720 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,808 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 20,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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K485 FRC is a 1993 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K485 FRC, 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 K485 FRC registered?

K485 FRC is a 1993 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K485 FRC safe to buy?

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