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E859 JLX

1988 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,115 mi
Last recorded27,115 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZX75032,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 JLX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,115 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,947 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint silencer to collector (7.1.1b)

Offside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint silencer to collector (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake applies in small jerks, not smooth flow (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear as if previously underinflated (4.1.3(ii))

Front headlight has deflector fitted

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,913 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 17,913 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,300 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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E859 JLX is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 32,767 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 E859 JLX, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E859 JLX registered?

E859 JLX is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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