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VGL 261W

1981 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ75026,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGL 261W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,792 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 52,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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VGL 261W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGL 261W, 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 VGL 261W registered?

VGL 261W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VGL 261W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGL 261W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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