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YTJ 682W

1981 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XV75022,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTJ 682W
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,560 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Central Rear Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded pedal is restricted (3.2.A1h)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing split pin not in calliper (3.2.A1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

incorrect indicator lamp fitted to motorcycle

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 92,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,704 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Outer Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

the side stand spring is very weak, could cause stand to bounce whilst riding and cause damage/injury

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 80,867 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 76,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 May 2008 76,836 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2007 73,688 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 73,688 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV750?

Based on 15,475 MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 256
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 220
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 96
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 72
wheel bearings have excessive free play 70
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YTJ 682W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,899 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 XV750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTJ 682W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YTJ 682W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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