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C81 YKK

1996 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZX75030,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 YKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 31,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 31,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 29,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 29,366 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 29,366 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 29,186 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,045 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 29,021 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,138 miles

Bolt missing from front fender

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

ignition switch loose.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,136 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

bolt missing from front fender

clutch lever incorrectly fitted/ loose

ignition switch loose.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 57,387 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 57,289 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,289 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 56,795 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,178 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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C81 YKK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C81 YKK, 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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C81 YKK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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