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WUS 865V

1978 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,486 mi
Last recorded21,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS75031,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUS 865V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 21,486 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak from base gasket

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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WUS 865V is a 1978 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 31,399 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 WUS 865V, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUS 865V registered?

WUS 865V is a 1978 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WUS 865V safe to buy?

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