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F540 RBL

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 RBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,859 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 40,859 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 39,174 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 36,503 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 35,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 35,169 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 34,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2006 33,990 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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F540 RBL is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F540 RBL, 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 F540 RBL registered?

F540 RBL is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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