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F603 JKM

1989 Yamaha FZ750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ75032,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 JKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 1,899 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 658 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front offside brake disc has repair to floating rivet

rear indicators incorporated into tail light with 50% of tail light illuminated during operation

rear wheel fails to lock on full percentage.

Fail 6 May 2011 658 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front offside brake disc has repair to floating rivet

rear indicators incorporated into tail light with 50% of tail light illuminated during operation

rear wheel fails to lock on full percentage.

Pass 2 May 2009 5 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 2 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,570 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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F603 JKM is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F603 JKM, 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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F603 JKM is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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