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M359 VBR

2001 Yamaha YZF750

Multi-colour Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,797 mi
Last recorded20,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF75022,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 VBR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,797 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 20,797 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2011 399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

offside rear footpeg stiff

slight dampness of oil on front fork seals

Pass 15 Aug 2011 399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear footpeg stiff

slight dampness of oil on front fork seals

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,354 miles

slight play on rear shoker links

slight play on rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 May 2007 20,354 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight play on rear shoker links

slight play on rear wheel bearings

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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M359 VBR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF750 in Multi-colour with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 22,994 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 M359 VBR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M359 VBR registered?

M359 VBR is a 2001 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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