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RDD 781W

1981 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,115 mi
Last recorded29,115 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XV75022,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 781W
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 22,944 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 22,904 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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RDD 781W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,899 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 RDD 781W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDD 781W registered?

RDD 781W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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The MOT history for RDD 781W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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