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B520 MAO

1985 Yamaha XJ750

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,429 mi
Last recorded17,429 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ75022,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 MAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,429 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 17,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 17,426 miles

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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B520 MAO is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750 in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,849 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 XJ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B520 MAO, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B520 MAO registered?

B520 MAO is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B520 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B520 MAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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