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H689 YAS

1990 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,582 mi
Last recorded27,582 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fj37,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 YAS
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,582 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,406 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 24,406 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 24,318 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear n/s indicator loose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,937 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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H689 YAS is a 1990 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H689 YAS, 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 H689 YAS registered?

H689 YAS is a 1990 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H689 YAS safe to buy?

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