Yamaha Xv750 (1992)
1992 Yamaha Xv750
CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 1992 Yamaha Xv750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Yamaha XV750 passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.4% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes have held up well over three decades. The 12% dangerous defect rate is moderate and not a red flag, though it's worth checking the specific failure history of any individual machine before purchase.
These machines are running at 20,891 miles median—genuinely low for a 32-year-old bike—and average just 1.38 failures per test, indicating owners who find them keep them in reasonable fettle. With 4.1 advisories per vehicle on average, expect minor wear items like cables, lights, or exhaust condition to need attention, so budget for incremental maintenance rather than major rebuilds.
What to check before buying a 1992 Yamaha Xv750
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 1992 Yamaha Xv750 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 1992 Yamaha Xv750 vehicles fall between 13,274 and 28,678 miles.
1992 Yamaha Xv750 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Yamaha Xv750
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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49.3%
Exhaust noisy
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35.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.3%
Exhaust noisy
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16.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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14.2%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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12.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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