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L487 HPY

1994 Yamaha YZF750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,237 mi
Last recorded30,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha YZF75026,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 HPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 30,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 29,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,001 miles

rear brake disc scored

Fail 23 May 2016 26,971 miles

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

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

rear brake disc scored

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,383 miles

slight leakage from fork seals

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,051 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,643 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 21,643 miles

Front 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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L487 HPY is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L487 HPY, 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 L487 HPY registered?

L487 HPY is a 1994 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L487 HPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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