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ABW 588X

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,823 mi
Last recorded18,823 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 588X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 18,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 18,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 18,589 miles

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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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ABW 588X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABW 588X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 588X registered?

ABW 588X is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is ABW 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 588X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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