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C174 NGJ

1996 Yamaha FZX750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,311 mi
Last recorded43,311 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZX75030,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 NGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,311 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 39,464 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 39,464 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,444 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,264 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 39,264 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZX750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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C174 NGJ is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 30,728 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 FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C174 NGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C174 NGJ registered?

C174 NGJ is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for C174 NGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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