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F388 KVO

1989 Yamaha Fj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fj43,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 KVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,918 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 35,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,884 miles

Front Suspension Weak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 33,855 miles

Steering operation impeded by a fairing N/S/F MIRROR (2.1.4 (e))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension Weak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension Weak

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 31,131 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog leg bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,153 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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F388 KVO is a 1989 Yamaha Fj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F388 KVO, 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 F388 KVO registered?

F388 KVO is a 1989 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F388 KVO safe to buy?

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