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C168 HVS

1986 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,691 mi
Last recorded38,691 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZ75038,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 HVS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,559 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,510 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake binding slightly

front position side light does not work

rear brake binding slightly

spring missing from righthand middle down pipe to the engine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,510 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake binding slightly

front position side light does not work

rear brake binding slightly

spring missing from righthand middle down pipe to the engine

Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,506 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front position side light does not work

rear bake pads need cleaning or replacing

rear brake pedal has to be applied hard to light stop light

spring missing from righthand middle down pipe to the engine

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,404 miles

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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C168 HVS is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 38,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C168 HVS, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C168 HVS registered?

C168 HVS is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 22 March 1986.

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