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P697 XRU

1996 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,821 mi
Last recorded30,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF75024,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 XRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 30,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 30,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted caliper bolt not correctly installed (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake pad material falling apart

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,770 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,508 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 30,508 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,087 miles

Nearside wing mirror loose

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,744 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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P697 XRU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P697 XRU, 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 P697 XRU registered?

P697 XRU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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