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M649 VMD

1995 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,862 mi
Last recorded14,862 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV75017,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 VMD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 14,862 miles

Nearside Front Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 11,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks . slight pitting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 11,968 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks . slight pitting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 11,939 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 11,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 11,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 11,619 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,489 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,260 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,249 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,249 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,998 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 9,998 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M649 VMD is a 1995 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M649 VMD, 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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M649 VMD is a 1995 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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