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C270 FBA

1986 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,067 mi
Last recorded18,067 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Fj36,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,067 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,126 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 14,124 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,833 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly (not excessive).

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2007 12,918 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 12,918 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fj?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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C270 FBA is a 1986 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,324 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 Fj fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C270 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fj typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C270 FBA registered?

C270 FBA is a 1986 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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