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F390 EEY

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,946 mi
Last recorded39,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 EEY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 39,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs showing signs of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front forks have slight misting of fluid.

Pass 4 May 2018 39,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,417 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,968 miles

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

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

Fuel hose beginning to crack due to age

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,634 miles

slight age cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

slight clonking on forks under full compresion

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,631 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,623 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,962 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 75,703 miles

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

Will need new sprockets soon

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,703 miles

Will need new sprockets soon

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,446 miles

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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F390 EEY is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F390 EEY, 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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What year was F390 EEY registered?

F390 EEY is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F390 EEY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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