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K288 YCP

1993 Yamaha XTZ750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,785 mi
Last recorded45,785 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XTZ75032,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 YCP
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,785 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 45,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel excessively corroded rear wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess rear wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension slightly stiff

shallow cut in rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess rear wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension slightly stiff

shallow cut in rear tyre

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,545 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,807 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no. plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2018 39,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no. plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,167 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 38,148 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,992 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,991 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,009 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,343 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,654 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,154 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

petrol cap rubber cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,750 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 29,746 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 28,495 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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K288 YCP is a 1993 Yamaha XTZ750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,245 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 K288 YCP, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K288 YCP is a 1993 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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