Yamaha Xj750 (1982)
1982 Yamaha Xj750
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 1982 Yamaha Xj750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1982 Yamaha XJ750 hits the UK average pass rate bang on at 80.3%, making it a reliable performer by MOT standards, and only 9.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for buyer concern. Petrol versus diesel comparisons don't apply to this motorcycle, but the consistency of results across 126 vehicles suggests this is a genuinely solid machine if maintained.
At just under 31,000 miles median, surviving examples are genuinely low-mileage machines, which explains the reasonable 1.18 average failures per test. The 2.8 advisories per vehicle suggest typical wear items rather than systemic issues—so if you're buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, tyres, and fuel system integrity, as these are where most MOT assessors flag concerns on 40+ year old bikes.
What to check before buying a 1982 Yamaha Xj750
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Yamaha Xj750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Yamaha Xj750 vehicles fall between 18,741 and 44,337 miles.
1982 Yamaha Xj750 — Still on the Road
18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 64% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Yamaha Xj750
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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24.3%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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20.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.6%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14.9%
Exhaust noisy
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14.9%
Headlamp aim too high
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14.2%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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12.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.1%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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