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CWL 861Y

1982 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,382 mi
Last recorded45,382 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XV75024,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 861Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 45,382 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,815 miles

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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CWL 861Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 24,663 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 CWL 861Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWL 861Y registered?

CWL 861Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is CWL 861Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWL 861Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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