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WEC 872Y

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,402 mi
Last recorded48,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 872Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,771 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 46,591 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,450 miles

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

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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WEC 872Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 32,732 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 WEC 872Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEC 872Y registered?

WEC 872Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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