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H296 WAT

1990 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,581 mi
Last recorded28,581 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fj37,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 WAT
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,727 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,321 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 20,303 miles

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H296 WAT is a 1990 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H296 WAT, 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 H296 WAT registered?

H296 WAT is a 1990 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H296 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H296 WAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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