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M153 UYC

1995 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,133 mi
Last recorded4,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 UYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 4,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 3,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 3,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 1,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 24 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear shocks are fitted but locked to create a hard tail motorcycle

Fail 5 Mar 2019 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shocks are fitted but locked to create a hard tail motorcycle

Fail 6 Jul 2017 253 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016
Pass 7 Mar 2015 4,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 23,629 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,084 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,728 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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M153 UYC is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,173 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 M153 UYC, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M153 UYC registered?

M153 UYC is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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