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C878 NGH

1986 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZX75035,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 NGH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,947 miles

clutch fluid leaking

rear shocks pitted but not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,947 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

clutch fluid leaking

rear shocks pitted but not leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,915 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 43,915 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 43,773 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 39,197 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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C878 NGH is a 1986 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,456 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 C878 NGH, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C878 NGH is a 1986 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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