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B262 KBL

1985 Yamaha FZ750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,689 mi
Last recorded36,689 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FZ75034,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 KBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 36,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 35,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 35,257 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 35,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 35,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle operating when on full right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ750?

Based on 4,340 MOT tests across 749 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 76
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 51
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B262 KBL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 34,377 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 FZ750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B262 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B262 KBL is a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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