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G859 PYC

1990 Yamaha XTZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,537 mi
Last recorded38,537 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XTZ75034,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 PYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 38,537 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 38,528 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,405 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,470 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 35,466 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,379 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,461 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ750?

Based on 4,132 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
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G859 PYC is a 1990 Yamaha XTZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,710 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 XTZ750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G859 PYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G859 PYC is a 1990 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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