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L497 BJT

1994 Yamaha XV750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,051 mi
Last recorded31,051 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV75020,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 BJT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 31,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 30,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,045 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,012 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,930 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,621 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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L497 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha XV750 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 L497 BJT, 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 L497 BJT registered?

L497 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L497 BJT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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