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F363 EYD

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

37,198 mi
Last recorded37,198 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 EYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 37,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 37,195 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2015 35,759 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 35,757 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,688 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 31,688 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,370 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 30,367 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 29,673 miles

Fork yoke excessively corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,457 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,446 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,446 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 26,442 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

very strong smell of petrol

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,350 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,332 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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F363 EYD is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F363 EYD, 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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F363 EYD is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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