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F790 VRN

1989 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fj43,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 VRN
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,593 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 51,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 51,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 51,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,057 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 51,057 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,808 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 68,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 68,796 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fj?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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F790 VRN is a 1989 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 43,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fj fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F790 VRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fj typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F790 VRN registered?

F790 VRN is a 1989 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F790 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F790 VRN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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