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RFX 264W

1981 Yamaha XJ750

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64 mi
Last recorded64 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ75026,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 264W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 64 miles

Handlebars off centre

No front mudguard fitted

Reg plate light slightly obscured by reflector

Throttle cable adjuster loose

Fail 30 Jul 2020 64 miles

Handlebars off centre

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

No front mudguard fitted

Reg plate light slightly obscured by reflector

Throttle cable adjuster loose

Pass 17 Nov 2018 1 miles

Front tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 17 Nov 2018 1 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front tyre perishing on side wall

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ750?

Based on 1,811 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
389
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
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RFX 264W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750 in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 26,718 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 XJ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFX 264W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFX 264W registered?

RFX 264W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFX 264W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 264W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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