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J249 LAY

1991 Yamaha XTZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,138 mi
Last recorded42,138 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XTZ75033,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 LAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,019 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,011 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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J249 LAY is a 1991 Yamaha XTZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 33,439 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 J249 LAY, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J249 LAY registered?

J249 LAY is a 1991 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 21 October 1991.

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