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P57 NRK

1997 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 52,037 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,037 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,037 miles

Front Front brakes slightly dragging

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,037 miles

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

Front Front brakes slightly dragging

Pass 25 Mar 2017 7,909 miles

Rear Tyre sidewall slightly cracked and perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,487 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,487 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P57 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P57 NRK, 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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P57 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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