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H609 JJA

1997 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZX75033,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 JJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 26,363 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 26,361 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 26,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 25,467 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 25,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,898 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,310 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 47,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,646 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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H609 JJA is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H609 JJA, 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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H609 JJA is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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