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N493 KRN

1996 Yamaha YZF750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,504 mi
Last recorded33,504 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF75024,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 KRN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,827 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,028 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,028 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,617 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,950 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 24,950 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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N493 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 24,234 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 N493 KRN, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N493 KRN registered?

N493 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N493 KRN safe to buy?

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