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F721 OVX

1989 Yamaha FZ750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,173 mi
Last recorded31,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ75032,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 OVX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,939 miles

Rear slight cracking between tread on rear tyre.

headlamp beam kick up deflector fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 30,336 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,603 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 29,603 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,600 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight run out on rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,225 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,890 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,890 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 28,807 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,099 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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F721 OVX is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F721 OVX, 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 F721 OVX registered?

F721 OVX is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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