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1988 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,959 mi
Last recorded39,959 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZX75032,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 USD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,199 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 39,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 38,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 38,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,874 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 35,874 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 35,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,355 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,351 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,133 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,012 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,919 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,767 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear tyre has cut ov unknown depth and 2nails showing

Pass 12 May 2009 31,838 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,838 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 30,065 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZX750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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F979 USD is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 32,767 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 FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F979 USD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F979 USD is a 1988 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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