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R892 DRJ

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,929 mi
Last recorded26,929 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 26,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 26,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 26,519 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 26,519 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,503 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2011 26,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,978 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,978 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,714 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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R892 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R892 DRJ, 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 R892 DRJ registered?

R892 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R892 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 DRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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