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S475 GCG

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,597 mi
Last recorded18,597 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 17,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,416 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 9,348 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 9,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,552 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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S475 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S475 GCG, 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 S475 GCG registered?

S475 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S475 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 GCG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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