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L171 EFX

1994 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,431 mi
Last recorded30,431 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha YZF75026,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 EFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,431 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Clutch operation incorrect. Clutch bit is very close to bars but gets better when lever is pumped.

Fairing screen cracked

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Feb 2016 30,431 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Clutch operation incorrect. Clutch bit is very close to bars but gets better when lever is pumped.

Fairing screen cracked

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,216 miles

Aluminium front brake hose fittings - not recommended for road use

Brake Fluid level low

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,216 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Aluminium front brake hose fittings - not recommended for road use

Brake Fluid level low

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,475 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 May 2013 28,475 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,293 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,293 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 26,169 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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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L171 EFX is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 26,986 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 L171 EFX, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 EFX registered?

L171 EFX is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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