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C579 EUW

1986 Yamaha Fz

Black Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,500 mi
Last recorded42,500 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Fz39,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 EUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 39,898 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,897 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre soft

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2008 37,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,761 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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C579 EUW is a 1986 Yamaha Fz in Black with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,898 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C579 EUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C579 EUW registered?

C579 EUW is a 1986 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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