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P491 EOK

1996 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF75024,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 EOK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 29,110 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,223 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,402 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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P491 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P491 EOK, 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 P491 EOK registered?

P491 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P491 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 EOK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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