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H401 PBR

1998 Yamaha FZ750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,633 mi
Last recorded12,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZ75031,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 PBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,633 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Outer Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2013 11,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 11,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 May 2012 11,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,421 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,469 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 87,438 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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H401 PBR is a 1998 Yamaha FZ750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 31,039 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 H401 PBR, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZ750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H401 PBR registered?

H401 PBR is a 1998 Yamaha FZ750, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is H401 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 PBR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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