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WBB 359Y

1983 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,192 mi
Last recorded26,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XV75027,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 359Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 26,192 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 26,188 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both outer (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working front brake lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 14,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 14,821 miles

Brake cable insecure hand brake cable locking devises onfront part and rear part (1.1.15 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted wheel cylinder clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bolt missing on sub frame (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted wheel cylinder clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached bolt to long fowling swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure master cylinder (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silancers are wobbling not fixed propley (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badley cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2020 14,821 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Brake modification unsafe hand brake and cables (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Brake modification unsafe master cylinder (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released foot brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 14,821 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake master cylinder insecure rear brake cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 14,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,163 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 11,163 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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WBB 359Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,844 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 WBB 359Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WBB 359Y is a 1983 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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