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D282 YTY

1987 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,773 mi
Last recorded59,773 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZX75029,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 YTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 59,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 58,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 58,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,758 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,778 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,192 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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D282 YTY is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D282 YTY, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D282 YTY registered?

D282 YTY is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D282 YTY safe to buy?

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