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R384 FGY

1998 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,129 mi
Last recorded57,129 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV75015,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,917 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

headlamp aim, borderline pass

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,803 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

headlamp aim, borderline pass

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,677 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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R384 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R384 FGY, 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 R384 FGY registered?

R384 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R384 FGY safe to buy?

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