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F601 GKY

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 GKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,814 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,531 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,450 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,825 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,346 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,808 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 42,808 miles

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

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

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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F601 GKY is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F601 GKY, 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 F601 GKY registered?

F601 GKY is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F601 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F601 GKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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