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F185 UAD

1989 Yamaha Fj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,505 mi
Last recorded44,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fj43,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 UAD
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 16,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F185 UAD is a 1989 Yamaha Fj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 43,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F185 UAD, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F185 UAD registered?

F185 UAD is a 1989 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F185 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 UAD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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