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P715 FTA

1996 Yamaha XTZ750

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,066 mi
Last recorded21,066 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XTZ75025,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose also dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

chain dry and corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 20,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering steering hitting horn at full lock (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light front brake (1.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

chain dry and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,041 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 15,570 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,283 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 May 2009 12,283 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,316 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 6,316 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 5,717 miles

speedo cable missing

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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P715 FTA is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ750 in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P715 FTA, 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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P715 FTA is a 1996 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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