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GAC 156Y

1983 Yamaha XJ750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,441 mi
Last recorded62,441 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ75031,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAC 156Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,441 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 62,433 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,421 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,661 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,661 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,091 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 50,777 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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GAC 156Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 31,535 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 GAC 156Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAC 156Y registered?

GAC 156Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GAC 156Y safe to buy?

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