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D842 JRJ

1986 Yamaha FZ750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,917 mi
Last recorded34,917 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZ75038,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 JRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,821 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,817 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,776 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 34,776 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 34,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 34,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,562 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,480 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,476 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,332 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,332 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,315 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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D842 JRJ is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D842 JRJ, 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 D842 JRJ registered?

D842 JRJ is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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