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F44 XOM

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,391 mi
Last recorded54,391 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF44 XOM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,429 miles

exhaust rusty

front position light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2017 51,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

exhaust rusty

front position light not working

Pass 18 May 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,218 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,223 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,223 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,824 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 24,788 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 23,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,723 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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F44 XOM is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F44 XOM, 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 F44 XOM registered?

F44 XOM is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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