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J512 HCW

1991 Yamaha Fj

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fj40,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 HCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,420 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,403 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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J512 HCW is a 1991 Yamaha Fj in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J512 HCW, 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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What year was J512 HCW registered?

J512 HCW is a 1991 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J512 HCW safe to buy?

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