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L229 NBV

1994 Yamaha Fjr

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,173 mi
Last recorded38,173 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFjr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 38,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 38,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,993 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,767 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,592 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 7 May 2008 20,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,662 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fjr?

Based on 6,672 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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L229 NBV is a 1994 Yamaha Fjr in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fjr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fjr typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Fjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 NBV registered?

L229 NBV is a 1994 Yamaha Fjr, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L229 NBV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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