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F198 THY

1989 Yamaha XTZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XTZ75035,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 THY
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,618 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 89,618 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2014 88,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,830 miles

One headlamp out.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,783 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,514 miles

1) Slight play in rear wheel.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,993 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ750?

Based on 4,132 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
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F198 THY is a 1989 Yamaha XTZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 35,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XTZ750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F198 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F198 THY registered?

F198 THY is a 1989 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F198 THY safe to buy?

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