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K342 HWG

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,687 mi
Last recorded19,687 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 HWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 19,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 37,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 36,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,566 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 31,556 miles

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 May 2008 26,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 24,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,091 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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K342 HWG is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,222 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 YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K342 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K342 HWG registered?

K342 HWG is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 13 July 1993.

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