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F366 NFJ

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

486 mi
Last recorded486 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 NFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 91 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 14 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,641 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,631 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 25,463 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 16 May 2007 23,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2007 23,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,946 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,946 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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F366 NFJ is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F366 NFJ, 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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F366 NFJ is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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