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G642 UFB

1989 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,601 mi
Last recorded50,601 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ75032,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 UFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 491,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,738 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,171 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 31,171 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 30,695 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,253 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,888 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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G642 UFB is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,682 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 G642 UFB, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G642 UFB is a 1989 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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