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C971 CEX

1986 Yamaha FZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,299 mi
Last recorded40,299 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZ75038,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC971 CEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,466 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,978 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,974 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,717 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,927 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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C971 CEX is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 38,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C971 CEX, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C971 CEX registered?

C971 CEX is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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