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M487 VHE

1995 Yamaha XV750

Brown Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,619 mi
Last recorded2,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 VHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 2,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 2,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 1,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 1,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 557 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 17 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,240 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 23,065 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,731 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 11,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,683 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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M487 VHE is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Brown with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M487 VHE, 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 M487 VHE registered?

M487 VHE is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M487 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 VHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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