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E104 HCG

2003 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,367 mi
Last recorded27,367 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZX75024,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 27,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 27,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated (link pipe front)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

clutch lever stiff

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,206 miles

Clutch lever operation stiff

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 26,206 miles

Clutch lever operation stiff

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Throttle cable impede steering lock stop (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 22,815 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,308 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,308 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,494 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,710 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,710 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering lock damaged causing steering to be excessivly tight on full lock

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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E104 HCG is a 2003 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 24,638 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 FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E104 HCG, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E104 HCG is a 2003 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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