1986 Yamaha FZX750 0.7L Petrol · C276 NGJ

This Yamaha FZX750 presents a remarkably clean MOT record across all four recorded tests, with no advisories, failures, or defects noted at any point. The most recent test on 5 June 2025 returned a pass with a completely blank advisory sheet, and the preceding examinations in June 2024, June 2023, and September 2022 followed the same pattern. For a motorcycle approaching thirty years of age, a continuous run of advisory-free passes indicates that the structural, lighting, braking, and exhaust components inspected under the MOT regime have remained well within serviceable limits, with no emerging wear patterns flagged by testers. The absence of any advisory for corrosion, suspension component deterioration, brake component wear, or exhaust integrity is particularly noteworthy on a machine of this vintage, where rust on ferrous fasteners, ageing fork seals, and exhaust mounting corrosion commonly generate advisory entries. The recorded mileage of 19,091 miles spread across approximately thirty years equates to an annual accumulation of only around 636 miles, which is exceptionally low even by motorcycle standards. The mileage history shows a consistent incremental pattern across the recorded tests, with no sudden jumps or anomalies that would suggest clock correction or inconsistent use. Mechanically, this low annual usage carries mixed implications: while the engine, transmission, and drivetrain have experienced minimal mechanical wear from sustained operation, prolonged standing periods can bring their own concerns. Fuel systems can suffer from varnish buildup in carburettor passages and float bowls, rubber fuel lines and vacuum hoses can harden and perish from lack of use, and internal engine seals that rely on regular oil circulation can dry and develop seepage when the machine is stored for extended intervals between runs. The battery, electrical connectors, and any rubber-mounted components will also have aged regardless of mileage, simply through calendar years. Given the very limited recorded defects, the specific buyer guidance must focus on components that would typically deteriorate with age rather than mileage on this model, and on areas that the MOT test does not cover in depth. On a test ride, pay particular attention to the front forks for any stiction, diving under braking, or oil weeping from the fork seals, as these are common age-related issues on mid-1990s Yamaha machinery. Listen for any irregular engine tick or rough idle that could suggest stale fuel, blocked carburettor jets, or dried valve stem seals, and check for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover gasket, output shaft seal, and sump join. The brake system should be inspected for binding caliper slides, perished rubber flex hoses that may bulge under pressure, and pitted or corroded disc surfaces, even though the MOT record shows no such issues were flagged. Suspension linkage bearings, swinging arm pivot, and the monoshock should be checked for play, as neglected pivots on low-mileage machines can seize or develop flat spots from lack of movement. A thorough physical inspection on a warm day, ideally with the machine ridden immediately beforehand, is strongly advisable. Examine the underside closely for any surface corrosion on the frame, swinging arm, and exhaust mounting hardware, as these areas often show age-related oxidation before any MOT-testable component fails. Check all lights, indicators, and the horn for function, as electrical gremlins from aged connectors and switches are common on a bike of this era. Confirm that the tyres are of recent manufacture with adequate tread, as the originals would long since have perished even if mileage is low, and inspect the chain and sprockets for stiffness or rust pitting from standing. Finally, verify the service history thoroughly, as a motorcycle of this age with such low mileage will be heavily dependent on time-based rather than mileage-based maintenance, including regular oil changes, coolant renewal, brake fluid flushes, and fuel system attention, all of which are critical to long-term reliability regardless of what the MOT record alone might suggest.