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F779 BHA

1988 Yamaha FZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,917 mi
Last recorded26,917 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 BHA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,917 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 6 May 2017 26,888 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 26,337 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,124 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,124 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2014 24,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 24,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,193 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,873 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,873 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 20,317 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 20,285 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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F779 BHA is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 36,606 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 F779 BHA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F779 BHA registered?

F779 BHA is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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