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R844 FGY

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,610 mi
Last recorded30,610 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 30,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,331 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 30,331 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,098 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R844 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R844 FGY, 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 R844 FGY registered?

R844 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R844 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 FGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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