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G101 GWP

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 GWP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,301 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,211 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,796 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 41,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,027 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 26,992 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 24,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,171 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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G101 GWP is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 41,874 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 G101 GWP, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G101 GWP registered?

G101 GWP is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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