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K740 YPB

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

5,262 mi
Last recorded5,262 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 YPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 5,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 4,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 1,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 6,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,576 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 3,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 1,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 174 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 155 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 May 2014 24 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 8 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,653 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,824 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 35,824 miles

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,786 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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K740 YPB is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K740 YPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K740 YPB registered?

K740 YPB is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 13 April 1993.

Is K740 YPB safe to buy?

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