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B400 KBL

1985 Yamaha FZ750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,455 mi
Last recorded46,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FZ75034,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 KBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,455 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,450 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,556 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gaer lver pivot worn

Fail 6 May 2010 43,556 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,125 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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B400 KBL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B400 KBL, 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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B400 KBL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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