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B238 RNC

1985 Yamaha FZ750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,129 mi
Last recorded4,129 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FZ75034,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB238 RNC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 4,129 miles

L/H steering stop damaged.

Riders seat slightly loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 3,859 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 3,859 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,802 miles

Front and rear tyres on minimum limits

Pass 4 May 2013 31,043 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front and rear tyres nearing minimum limit

r/h steering stop slightly damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,025 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust slightly leaking

r/h steering stop damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,461 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fork stantions pitted

number plate bracket cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2006 28,227 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?

Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
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B238 RNC is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 34,377 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 FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B238 RNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B238 RNC registered?

B238 RNC is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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