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L78 GBW

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,777 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp R/H headlamp faulty (1.2.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2014 27,035 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,417 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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L78 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L78 GBW, 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 L78 GBW registered?

L78 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L78 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 GBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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