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VPN 961Y

1982 Yamaha XV750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XV75024,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPN 961Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXV750
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 24,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 24,663 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 24,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 24,712 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 24,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,015 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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VPN 961Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPN 961Y, 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 VPN 961Y registered?

VPN 961Y is a 1982 Yamaha XV750, first registered on 14 September 1982.

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