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F369 TWC

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,808 mi
Last recorded55,808 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF369 TWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,714 miles

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,422 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables throttle (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2016 52,318 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 52,308 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,548 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,109 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2010 47,194 miles

Clutch fliud level low

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,358 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,533 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,113 miles

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

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

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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F369 TWC is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F369 TWC, 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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F369 TWC is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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