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XYK 254T

1978 Yamaha XS750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,401 mi
Last recorded51,401 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS75031,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYK 254T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,401 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,401 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,795 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,761 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,523 miles

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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XYK 254T is a 1978 Yamaha XS750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYK 254T, 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 XYK 254T registered?

XYK 254T is a 1978 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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