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J974 NRU

2003 Yamaha XTZ750

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,961 mi
Last recorded60,961 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XTZ75051,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 NRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,961 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose slight play on hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,620 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,970 miles

Rear brake sticking slightly.

Fuel tank mounting bolt missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,962 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 430,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,492 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 34,065 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 34,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 33,438 miles

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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J974 NRU is a 2003 Yamaha XTZ750 in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 51,172 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 J974 NRU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J974 NRU registered?

J974 NRU is a 2003 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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