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D959 WEW

1986 Yamaha FZ750

Orange Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FZ75038,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,576 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,569 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 10,961 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,901 miles

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

front roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,349 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 9,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 144 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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D959 WEW is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D959 WEW, 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 D959 WEW registered?

D959 WEW is a 1986 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 9 September 1986.

Is D959 WEW safe to buy?

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