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N242 UPF

1996 Yamaha XTZ750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XTZ75025,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 UPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 20,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 19,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 13,511 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 13,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2007 19,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ750?

Based on 4,132 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
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N242 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 25,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XTZ750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 UPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N242 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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