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J783 HMB

1997 Yamaha Fz

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,874 mi
Last recorded83,874 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 HMB
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 83,874 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Front section corroded and blowing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,613 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,713 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,970 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,970 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 80,817 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 80,817 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 79,900 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 79,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,636 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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J783 HMB is a 1997 Yamaha Fz in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J783 HMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J783 HMB is a 1997 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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