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E906 XGT

1988 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,999 mi
Last recorded28,999 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 XGT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 28,999 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 28,999 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 28,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,610 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,588 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Knotch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,587 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 31,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,965 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,793 miles

slight perishing front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,782 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

slight bind front brake

slight perishing front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre starting to perish

slight bind front brake

Pass 16 May 2011 24,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,084 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension action stiff.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,759 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,607 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?

Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
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E906 XGT is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 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 FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 36,606 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 FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E906 XGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E906 XGT registered?

E906 XGT is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E906 XGT safe to buy?

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