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F955 TLJ

1988 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ75036,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 TLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 76,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,264 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 75,264 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,264 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,476 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 70,469 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 53,655 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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F955 TLJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F955 TLJ, 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 F955 TLJ registered?

F955 TLJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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