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C818 OSM

1985 Yamaha FZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,907 mi
Last recorded46,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FZ75034,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 OSM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,201 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,124 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 43,704 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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C818 OSM is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 34,377 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 FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C818 OSM, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C818 OSM registered?

C818 OSM is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C818 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C818 OSM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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