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C980 KTL

1985 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,324 mi
Last recorded49,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FZ75034,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 KTL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,324 miles

front and rear tyres close to limit,, r/h fork seal weeping, front brakes sticking sliaghtly

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,886 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,886 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 39,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,432 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,180 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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C980 KTL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C980 KTL, 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 C980 KTL registered?

C980 KTL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C980 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C980 KTL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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