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G158 VOR

1989 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fj43,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 VOR
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 18,625 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 18,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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G158 VOR is a 1989 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G158 VOR, 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 G158 VOR registered?

G158 VOR is a 1989 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G158 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 VOR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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