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F165 RRO

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,702 mi
Last recorded65,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 RRO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,736 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 62,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 61,277 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 61,225 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,848 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 59,848 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick left hand front (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick right hand front (3.2A1f(ii))

Direction indicator not working left hand front (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,779 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit left hand front (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,517 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,732 miles

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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F165 RRO is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F165 RRO, 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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What year was F165 RRO registered?

F165 RRO is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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