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CWY 899Y

1982 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,415 mi
Last recorded17,415 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XV75024,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWY 899Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,406 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,091 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,998 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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CWY 899Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWY 899Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWY 899Y registered?

CWY 899Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is CWY 899Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWY 899Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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