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YJS 298X

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,322 mi
Last recorded20,322 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJS 298X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,180 miles

exhaust has repair at rear outlet of collector box

slight crack in registration plate

standard exhaust has been modified

Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,125 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,193 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre perishing

n/s engine bar slightly insecure

n/s handle-bar grip slightly insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 18,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

n/s engine bar slightly insecure

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre perishing

n/s handle-bar grip slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,949 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever loose

rear brake lever loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,585 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 17,579 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,495 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clip for securing speedo cable on nearside of front mudgaurd missing.

no. plate not working

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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YJS 298X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 32,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJS 298X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJS 298X registered?

YJS 298X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for YJS 298X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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