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R68 LAA

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,956 mi
Last recorded16,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 LAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 16,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 16,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 15,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 14,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,651 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 12,651 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,337 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R68 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R68 LAA, 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 R68 LAA registered?

R68 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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