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J244 BJN

1997 Yamaha FZX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,050 mi
Last recorded26,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZX75033,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 BJN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,979 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,952 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 25,952 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,743 miles

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

Handle Bars Slightly Bent

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,514 miles

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

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,452 miles

Bars slightly bent

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,354 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,611 miles

clutch lever pivots worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,611 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever pivots worn

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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J244 BJN is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J244 BJN, 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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J244 BJN is a 1997 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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