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OPA 984W

1981 Yamaha XS750

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,964 mi
Last recorded36,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS75033,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 984W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 36,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,371 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,226 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,512 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

The front tyre has some perrishing on the side walls

Pass 17 May 2010 32,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2009 31,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 31,177 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS750?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Direction indicator not working 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 11
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OPA 984W is a 1981 Yamaha XS750 in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 33,884 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 XS750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPA 984W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS750 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPA 984W registered?

OPA 984W is a 1981 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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The MOT history for OPA 984W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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