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S87 KHG

1998 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,494 mi
Last recorded29,494 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV75015,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 KHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 29,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel Bearing making slight noise indicating wear, but not exessive

Rear Position Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 7 May 2025 26,550 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 26,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 21,955 miles

Exhaust noisy throaty note (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

advise, rear brake pedal travel

Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,435 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced front and rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,228 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light slightly dim

Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 18,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,425 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,050 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 16,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,320 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,532 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 10,532 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,925 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 9,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,939 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 5,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 4,687 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 4,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 1,496 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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S87 KHG is a 1998 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S87 KHG, 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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S87 KHG is a 1998 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S87 KHG safe to buy?

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