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B2 JVR

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,897 mi
Last recorded46,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 JVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,897 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 46,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,431 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 45,680 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame,swing arm and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 45,678 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame,swing arm and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 45,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,777 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil lefthand (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,431 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,742 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,731 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,516 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear brake is dragging slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2005 34,254 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,254 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?

Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
719
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,681
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 469
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 332
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 300
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 240
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 165
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B2 JVR is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 42,037 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 FJ1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 JVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJ1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 JVR is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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