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F573 MAL

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 MAL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,825 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,362 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 54,345 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,201 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,784 miles

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

Rear rear shock has some light corrosion but not to excess

Fail 11 Jan 2023 45,771 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,389 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 41,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 36,323 miles

Rear rear shock spring has some light corrosion

chassis has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,812 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 35,799 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not returning on lock to offside (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 34,784 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 34,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,172 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,168 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre cracked but not to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,395 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,375 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,334 miles

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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F573 MAL is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,332 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 F573 MAL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F573 MAL is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 11 July 1989.

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