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L163 EPJ

1994 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,940 mi
Last recorded16,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV75020,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 EPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 16,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 16,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 15,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 15,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 13,488 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,725 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 9,725 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,490 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 9,472 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,945 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 8,846 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 8,775 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,603 miles

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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L163 EPJ is a 1994 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,664 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 L163 EPJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L163 EPJ registered?

L163 EPJ is a 1994 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L163 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 EPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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