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R896 PCF

1998 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,224 mi
Last recorded10,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,224 miles

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 10,217 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,226 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,873 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 6,163 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 4,849 miles

Front fork shafts slightly scored.

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,849 miles

Front fork shafts slightly scored.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 4,817 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 4,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 3,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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R896 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R896 PCF, 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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R896 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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