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E486 EAL

1988 Yamaha FZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,960 mi
Last recorded42,960 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 EAL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,754 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 39,754 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2007 38,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 36,453 miles

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

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

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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E486 EAL is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E486 EAL, 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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What year was E486 EAL registered?

E486 EAL is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E486 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E486 EAL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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