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F389 WVN

1989 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,484 mi
Last recorded23,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ75032,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 WVN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,484 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,431 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

headlamp beam poor

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,394 miles

headlight beam poor

Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,749 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,749 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,321 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,524 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 20,362 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 20,361 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

advise nail in front tyre

Pass 6 May 2006 20,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 6 May 2006 20,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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F389 WVN is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,682 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 F389 WVN, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F389 WVN registered?

F389 WVN is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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