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S456 SBA

1998 Yamaha XV750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

14,190 mi
Last recorded14,190 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV75015,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 SBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 14,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 14,182 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 11,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 11,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working Mudwing mounted - but not connected (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 9,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 7,641 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 7,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 7,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 5,983 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 5,978 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel clylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 5,050 miles

Rear foot brake position poor

Fail 22 Dec 2015 5,050 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 4,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 3,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 3,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 3,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 3,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 2,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 2,137 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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S456 SBA is a 1998 Yamaha XV750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S456 SBA, 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 S456 SBA registered?

S456 SBA is a 1998 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S456 SBA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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