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E483 CGK

1996 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,833 mi
Last recorded30,833 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZX75030,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 CGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 30,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 57,501 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,498 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,689 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,675 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 56,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

one of two tail light bulbs blown

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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E483 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 30,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E483 CGK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E483 CGK registered?

E483 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is E483 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E483 CGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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