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C473 YRF

1996 Yamaha FZX750

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZX75030,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC473 YRF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 54,441 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,034 miles

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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C473 YRF is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750 in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C473 YRF, 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 C473 YRF registered?

C473 YRF is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is C473 YRF safe to buy?

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