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E277 ROX

1988 Yamaha FZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 ROX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,512 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Links seized in chain. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre starting to crack on sidewall.

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear One of two brake light bulbs not working.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,340 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,606 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,094 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,374 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,889 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 46,889 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,183 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,183 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,153 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,088 miles

1.ADVISE PANEL WORK DAMAGE EVIDENCE †2.GEAR CHANGE RUBBER WORN †3.THROTTLE CABLE SQUEAKING ON STOCK HEAD

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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E277 ROX is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E277 ROX, 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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E277 ROX is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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