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P425 XFG

1997 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,646 mi
Last recorded47,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 XFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 47,646 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,646 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,646 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,646 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Jan 2013 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,477 miles

cut in rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,475 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

cut in rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,154 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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P425 XFG is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,790 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 P425 XFG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P425 XFG registered?

P425 XFG is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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