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RRJ 352W

1981 Yamaha XV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,587 mi
Last recorded40,587 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XV75022,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRJ 352W
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,954 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 39,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,880 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,849 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,055 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,600 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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RRJ 352W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,899 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 RRJ 352W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XV750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRJ 352W registered?

RRJ 352W is a 1981 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is RRJ 352W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRJ 352W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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