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F715 OVX

1989 Yamaha Fz

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fz46,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF715 OVX
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,857 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 45,288 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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F715 OVX is a 1989 Yamaha Fz in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,572 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F715 OVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F715 OVX registered?

F715 OVX is a 1989 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F715 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F715 OVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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