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N796 DDY

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 DDY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2012

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 37,829 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,756 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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N796 DDY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,502 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 N796 DDY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N796 DDY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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