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STW 772W

1980 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS75029,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 772W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 43,306 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 43,306 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,026 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,237 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS750?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Direction indicator not working 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 11
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STW 772W is a 1980 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 29,124 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 XS750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STW 772W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS750 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STW 772W registered?

STW 772W is a 1980 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 10 December 1980.

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