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L165 APR

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,405 mi
Last recorded38,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 APR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,405 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,394 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,095 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 38,094 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,942 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 37,940 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 35,552 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,894 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 31,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 27,350 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,776 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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L165 APR is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L165 APR, 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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L165 APR is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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