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XEC 48S

1977 Yamaha XS750

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,988 mi
Last recorded26,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS75025,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 48S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 25,709 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,550 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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XEC 48S is a 1977 Yamaha XS750 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 25,080 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 XEC 48S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XEC 48S registered?

XEC 48S is a 1977 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is XEC 48S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEC 48S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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