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E900 BCH

1988 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,589 mi
Last recorded44,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZX75032,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 BCH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 44,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,394 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 36,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,368 miles

hydraulic clutch hose damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,368 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

hydraulic clutch hose damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,505 miles

Brake hoses with alloy fittings are not advised for road use

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 33,505 miles

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

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

Brake hoses with alloy fittings are not advised for road use

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

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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E900 BCH is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E900 BCH, 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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E900 BCH is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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