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F799 YFX

1989 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,855 mi
Last recorded23,855 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fj43,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 YFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,855 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 20,244 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,917 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. joints (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 18,917 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. joints (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 14,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,669 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 9,669 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,693 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

play in rear brake pedal pivot

Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,736 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,736 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,970 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,874 miles

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 81,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 68,606 miles

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

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

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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F799 YFX is a 1989 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F799 YFX, 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 F799 YFX registered?

F799 YFX is a 1989 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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