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H247 ELP

1990 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,494 mi
Last recorded39,494 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fj37,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 ELP
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,494 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,334 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,141 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear suspension has stiffish action

Pass 4 May 2018 38,433 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,842 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,659 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,751 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 33,534 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,492 miles

Inner Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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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H247 ELP is a 1990 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 37,224 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 H247 ELP, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H247 ELP registered?

H247 ELP is a 1990 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H247 ELP safe to buy?

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