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P591 HOC

1997 Yamaha Fj

Brown Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fj37,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 HOC
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 53,150 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,618 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,125 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,107 miles

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

cut in rear tyre not showing ply or cord

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 36,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,093 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 31,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,197 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,417 miles

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

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

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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P591 HOC is a 1997 Yamaha Fj in Brown with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 37,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P591 HOC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Fj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P591 HOC registered?

P591 HOC is a 1997 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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