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E789 MCW

1988 Yamaha Fz

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,297 mi
Last recorded63,297 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fz35,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 MCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 63,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 62,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,632 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 62,628 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,166 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 62,143 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 61,715 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2017 61,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 61,162 miles

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

Rear tyre close to the limit and perishing

Fail 27 May 2016 61,162 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre close to the limit and perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,474 miles

Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,604 miles

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn

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

Gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,920 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2009 56,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,022 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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E789 MCW is a 1988 Yamaha Fz in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 35,644 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E789 MCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E789 MCW registered?

E789 MCW is a 1988 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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