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F484 AAV

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 AAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,840 miles

front parking light not working

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front parking light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,354 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,352 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,948 miles

Rear tyre has a gash on the right hand side of tread.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 26,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,542 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 26,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,157 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s of rear tyre showing signs of fouling mudguard (possibly due to wheel alignment)

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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F484 AAV is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F484 AAV, 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 F484 AAV registered?

F484 AAV is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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