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F621 VDF

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,579 mi
Last recorded73,579 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF621 VDF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2024 73,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,467 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,739 miles

Slight movement in the rear lower suspension link arm bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,461 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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F621 VDF is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F621 VDF, 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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F621 VDF is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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