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XEL 559X

1982 Yamaha XS750

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,599 mi
Last recorded26,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS75030,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 559X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,599 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,404 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,842 miles

handbrake excess travel.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,616 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,616 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,313 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 23,313 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 23,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,915 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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XEL 559X is a 1982 Yamaha XS750 in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,063 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 XEL 559X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEL 559X?

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What year was XEL 559X registered?

XEL 559X is a 1982 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XEL 559X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 559X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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