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J818 ANW

1991 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,720 mi
Last recorded15,720 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fj40,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 ANW
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 15,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,786 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 12,734 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,894 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 11,894 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 696 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,477 miles

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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J818 ANW is a 1991 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J818 ANW, 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 J818 ANW registered?

J818 ANW is a 1991 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J818 ANW safe to buy?

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