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E511 CGK

1996 Yamaha FZX750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,120 mi
Last recorded15,120 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZX75030,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 CGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 15,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 14,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front side lights not working

Oil leak , not excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2025 14,758 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front side lights not working

Oil leak , not excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,560 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Only one lamp operating (1.3.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 14,560 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Only one lamp operating (1.3.3a)

Pass 20 May 2015 14,282 miles

front brake slightly spongey

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 14,136 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear reg plate light inop

Pass 28 May 2012 13,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 13,229 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,947 miles

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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E511 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E511 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 E511 CGK registered?

E511 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is E511 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 CGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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