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F952 BYD

1988 Yamaha FZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 BYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 60,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 60,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,458 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

R/H Handlebar slightly bent leaving less clearance to tank

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,750 miles

very slight misalingment

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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F952 BYD is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F952 BYD, 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 F952 BYD registered?

F952 BYD is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F952 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F952 BYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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