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F219 BDT

1988 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,721 mi
Last recorded47,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fj46,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 BDT
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling another component on chain guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling another component on bolt in chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,599 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,661 miles

Front mudguard damaged but still secure

Fail 6 Feb 2019 46,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

plastics damaged/loose

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,765 miles

Headlamp switch faulty pass light switch (1.2.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,944 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,944 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,038 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,035 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 32,500 miles

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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F219 BDT is a 1988 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 46,898 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 F219 BDT, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F219 BDT registered?

F219 BDT is a 1988 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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