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G926 SGN

1997 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,537 mi
Last recorded82,537 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZX75033,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 SGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,537 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake light does not illuminate when front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from #2 cylinder under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements under sized & no makers mark or type approval (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from #2 cylinder under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,640 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,586 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 76,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,427 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,067 miles

Clutch lever bent

Rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Recommend larger split pin in rear spindle

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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G926 SGN is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G926 SGN, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G926 SGN is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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