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OUU 481Y

1982 Yamaha XJ750

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,980 mi
Last recorded26,980 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ75032,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUU 481Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ750
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,980 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak nearside of engine

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 26,903 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey down pipes to collector (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,383 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,616 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,616 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,080 miles

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

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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OUU 481Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 32,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUU 481Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUU 481Y registered?

OUU 481Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ750, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is OUU 481Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUU 481Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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