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B536 HFE

1985 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,708 mi
Last recorded26,708 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ75022,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 HFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,708 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 26,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front tyre almost flat

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,231 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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B536 HFE is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B536 HFE, 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 B536 HFE registered?

B536 HFE is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B536 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B536 HFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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