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L817 YJF

1993 Yamaha YZF750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,833 mi
Last recorded41,833 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 YJF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,671 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Bobbins excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,818 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 36,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 35,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,801 miles

after market levers and exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,939 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,256 miles

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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L817 YJF is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L817 YJF, 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 L817 YJF registered?

L817 YJF is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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