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XBD 117W

1981 Yamaha XJ750

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,272 mi
Last recorded1,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ75026,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 117W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 1,272 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 1,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 465 miles

No rear brake light switch fitted to pedal

no rear suspension

Drive shaft exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2005 255 miles

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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XBD 117W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750 in Green with a 748cc 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 XBD 117W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBD 117W registered?

XBD 117W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is XBD 117W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBD 117W 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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