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YEC 231S

1977 Yamaha XS750

Grey Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,926 mi
Last recorded16,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS75025,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 231S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS750
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,926 miles

rear brake pads aprox 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,665 miles

slight rise in engine speed on left

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

light pitting on fork stansion

Pass 13 May 2011 15,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,433 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 15,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,405 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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YEC 231S is a 1977 Yamaha XS750 in Grey with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEC 231S, 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 YEC 231S registered?

YEC 231S is a 1977 Yamaha XS750, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is YEC 231S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEC 231S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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