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M231 TSA

1995 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,597 mi
Last recorded17,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 TSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 17,597 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 17,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 16,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,231 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 16,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 14,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

surface cracks in front tyre side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,530 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,155 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 13,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,549 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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M231 TSA is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M231 TSA, 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 M231 TSA registered?

M231 TSA is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is M231 TSA safe to buy?

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