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K789 ACY

1992 Yamaha Fj

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,716 mi
Last recorded41,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Fj44,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 ACY
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 41,301 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 40,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 40,552 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking and not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake pads slightly deteriated

Pass 10 May 2022 39,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,364 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,931 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 31,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,266 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,259 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,762 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,734 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,629 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Jun 2006 22,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,322 miles

Centre Rear Lower 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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K789 ACY is a 1992 Yamaha Fj in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 44,224 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 K789 ACY, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K789 ACY registered?

K789 ACY is a 1992 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K789 ACY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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