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C307 NMB

1997 Yamaha FZX750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZX75033,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 NMB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,481 miles

missing front mudguard

slight binding front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,478 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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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C307 NMB is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,478 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 C307 NMB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C307 NMB registered?

C307 NMB is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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