Yamaha Xv750 (1997)
1997 Yamaha Xv750
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 1997 Yamaha Xv750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1997 Yamaha XV750 passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.2% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained and mechanically sound. The dangerous defect rate sits at 17.5%, which is acceptable but worth noting—one in six of these machines has shown a serious safety issue at some point, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is sensible.
At nearly 20,000 miles on average, these machines have covered decent distance for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.52 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, indicating wear-related issues are creeping in. Before buying, have the vendor walk you through their service history and budget for suspension and brake work—those advisories add up fast on a 27-year-old bike.
What to check before buying a 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Yamaha Xv750 vehicles fall between 10,188 and 24,770 miles.
1997 Yamaha Xv750 — Still on the Road
35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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 — 1997 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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53.8%
Exhaust noisy
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39.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.4%
Exhaust noisy
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17.1%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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12.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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10.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.2%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1997. Counts include advisories and failures.
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