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H166 WAB

1991 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fj40,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 WAB
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,868 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 53,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,872 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 45,852 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,827 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 43,827 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,395 miles

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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H166 WAB is a 1991 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 40,791 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 H166 WAB, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H166 WAB is a 1991 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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