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M344 BCA

1995 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,256 mi
Last recorded23,256 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 BCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,256 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 23,241 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 16,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 16,740 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 16,377 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,820 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 10,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

rear mud gaurd stays loose

Pass 28 Oct 2013 10,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,318 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 10,315 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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M344 BCA is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M344 BCA, 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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M344 BCA is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M344 BCA safe to buy?

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