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F733 RKX

1996 Yamaha FZ750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZ75039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 RKX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,890 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

cluth lever pivot has play

offside handlebar slighty bent but not affectiong operation or fouling any component which would affect operation

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,026 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

offside front footrest bent but still useable

Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,026 miles

Lower Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

offside front footrest bent but still useable

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,354 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,771 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,916 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear light not working [twin light system]

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,106 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,178 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 41,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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F733 RKX is a 1996 Yamaha FZ750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 F733 RKX, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F733 RKX is a 1996 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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