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L279 DPK

1994 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,025 mi
Last recorded26,025 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha YZF75026,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 DPK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 26,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,625 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 21,625 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,528 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 20,528 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,742 miles

front forks slightly pitted

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 18,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,666 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,510 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 17,463 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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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L279 DPK is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L279 DPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L279 DPK registered?

L279 DPK is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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