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R345 MHN

1997 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,927 mi
Last recorded32,927 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV75017,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 MHN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 32,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

swing arm corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,796 miles

Rear rear swing arm corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 31,533 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess bolt (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 30,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,879 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,578 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 16,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,149 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,521 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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R345 MHN is a 1997 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R345 MHN, 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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R345 MHN is a 1997 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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