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L427 GUW

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,682 mi
Last recorded22,682 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 GUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 22,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f fork has light misting of oil on stanchion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 22,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 22,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 21,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 21,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 21,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 21,357 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 21,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 20,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,632 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,443 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 20,443 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 20,204 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 20,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 19,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 19,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2013 19,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 18,303 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 17,609 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 16,660 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2007 15,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,985 miles

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

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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L427 GUW is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L427 GUW, 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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L427 GUW is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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