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F155 ACW

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,452 mi
Last recorded47,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 ACW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,669 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,886 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 37,831 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 32,628 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 32,622 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,482 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,431 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?

Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
719
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,681
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 469
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 332
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 300
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 240
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 165
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F155 ACW is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,332 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 FJ1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F155 ACW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJ1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F155 ACW is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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