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M971 ELA

2001 Yamaha XTZ750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,837 mi
Last recorded31,837 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XTZ75026,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 ELA
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 29,743 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,057 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn note weak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,258 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,819 miles

front and rear tyres getting low

rear pads appear low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,119 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

correction of beam,taped correction.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,686 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 18,521 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Only one stop lamp bulb is working because the other bulb is blown.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,164 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ750?

Based on 4,132 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
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M971 ELA is a 2001 Yamaha XTZ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 26,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XTZ750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M971 ELA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M971 ELA registered?

M971 ELA is a 2001 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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