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K581 NOW

1992 Yamaha FZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,490 mi
Last recorded72,490 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZ75034,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 71,317 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working with front application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear valve stem rubber perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,874 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,864 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,077 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,045 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,521 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,515 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 59,418 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,618 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,533 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,966 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,838 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,414 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?

Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
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K581 NOW is a 1992 Yamaha FZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 34,702 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 FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K581 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K581 NOW is a 1992 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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