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R379 POD

1998 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 POD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,364 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid in reservoir is close to lower limit

throttle control slightly sticky

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,452 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 17,452 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 15,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,610 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 12,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,916 miles

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

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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R379 POD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R379 POD, 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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What year was R379 POD registered?

R379 POD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R379 POD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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