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L497 LBH

1994 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,338 mi
Last recorded22,338 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV75020,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 LBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 22,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 21,904 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,617 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,383 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 17,957 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,758 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 14,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,127 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 LBH is a 1994 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LBH, 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 LBH registered?

L497 LBH is a 1994 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L497 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 LBH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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