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H778 HCS

1990 Yamaha FZ750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,769 mi
Last recorded35,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZ75032,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 HCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 35,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,320 miles

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,237 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 33,093 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,064 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

aftermarket silencer fitted

horn condition

rear seat unit fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,035 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,247 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 31,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 31,279 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2011 31,248 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2010 31,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,931 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,931 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,978 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 25,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2006 25,071 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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H778 HCS is a 1990 Yamaha FZ750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 32,747 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 H778 HCS, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H778 HCS is a 1990 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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