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H618 CRY

1990 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,397 mi
Last recorded37,397 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fj37,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH618 CRY
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 37,397 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 37,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

strong smell of petrol when running

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 35,577 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,531 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort advise slight brake disc runout. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort advise slight brake disc runout. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,111 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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H618 CRY is a 1990 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H618 CRY, 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 H618 CRY registered?

H618 CRY is a 1990 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H618 CRY safe to buy?

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