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E611 KOU

1987 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZX75029,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 KOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,276 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Gear lever loose

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

oil on side wall of rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2011 55,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,041 miles

Rear skocks rusty but still work

Chain lube on rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2010 55,002 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear skocks rusty but still work

Chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,046 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,117 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number plate cracked but still readable

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,198 miles

All brake anti rattle shims incorectly fitted

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Number plate light not working

Only one of the two rear light bulbs working

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,198 miles

All brake anti rattle shims incorectly fitted

Number plate light not working

Only one of the two rear light bulbs working

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,722 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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E611 KOU is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,291 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 E611 KOU, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E611 KOU is a 1987 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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