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PLO 271W

1980 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,901 mi
Last recorded41,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS75029,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 271W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,318 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,318 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,899 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,814 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 62,892 miles

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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PLO 271W is a 1980 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLO 271W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLO 271W is a 1980 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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