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K717 KAU

1994 Yamaha FZX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,951 mi
Last recorded69,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZX75030,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK717 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZX750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,951 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,946 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle functions on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,260 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 68,738 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZX750?

Based on 2,159 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Horn not working 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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K717 KAU is a 1994 Yamaha FZX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 30,000 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 FZX750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K717 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha FZX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K717 KAU is a 1994 Yamaha FZX750, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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