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F844 MBY

1988 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 44,759 miles

Slight binding of front brake.

Fail 16 May 2019 44,738 miles

Rear Brake component insecure Rear brake torque arm missing split pins. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 11 May 2018 44,481 miles

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

Slight binding of front brakes.

Slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 19 May 2017 44,387 miles

Slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,058 miles

One exhaust spring missing.

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

Slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,566 miles

One exhaust spring missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,411 miles

One exhaust spring missing.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,030 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,523 miles

One exhaust spring missing.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,815 miles

One exhaust spring missing.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,851 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,851 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,258 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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F844 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F844 MBY, 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 F844 MBY registered?

F844 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 28 November 1988.

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