MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,568 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
brake pad retaining clip missing
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?
Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.
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E178 XDB is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 36,606 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 E178 XDB, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E178 XDB is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 10 March 1988.
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