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F779 BNH

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,348 mi
Last recorded70,348 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 BNH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,348 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,698 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Speedometer illumination not working.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,011 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,505 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Only one bulb working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,594 miles

Speedometer illumination not working.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,148 miles

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

Speedometer illumination not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,211 miles

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,611 miles

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,768 miles

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,179 miles

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

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,943 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 60,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 58,610 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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F779 BNH 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 F779 BNH, 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 F779 BNH registered?

F779 BNH is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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