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L221 WFT

1993 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,708 mi
Last recorded22,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,708 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 22,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 22,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 22,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,364 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 22,364 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,199 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,177 miles

Clutch fluid near minimum mark.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,689 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 21,308 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 20,169 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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L221 WFT is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L221 WFT, 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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What year was L221 WFT registered?

L221 WFT is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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