Yamaha Xv750 (1993)
1993 Yamaha Xv750
CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 1993 Yamaha Xv750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Yamaha XV750 passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.2% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. However, 14.7% have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, so a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist is essential to catch any safety-critical issues before you commit.
These machines are averaging just 22,653 miles across the cohort, which is relatively low for a 30-year-old bike and suggests many have been cherished as weekend rides rather than daily commuters. With an average of 1.6 failures and 4.5 advisories per test, typical issues are minor enough that most bikes still pass, but budget for routine maintenance—check the service history carefully and have any advisory items addressed before riding.
What to check before buying a 1993 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 1993 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 1993 Yamaha Xv750 vehicles fall between 12,324 and 28,867 miles.
1993 Yamaha Xv750 — Still on the Road
47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 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 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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