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Q253JTT

1998 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,540 mi
Last recorded18,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV75015,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ253JTT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 18,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 18,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,524 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 18,368 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,283 miles

left disc contaminated with grease

Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,182 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2012 18,157 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2011 18,103 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,043 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,266 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 17,139 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,139 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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Q253JTT is a 1998 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q253JTT, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q253JTT registered?

Q253JTT is a 1998 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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