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R848 FGY

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Multi-colour Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,298 miles

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

Nearside front floating disc movement

Fail 24 Jul 2008 18,551 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,136 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 18,136 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,784 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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R848 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Multi-colour with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R848 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 R848 FGY registered?

R848 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R848 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 FGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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