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G122 MAG

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,151 mi
Last recorded20,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 MAG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 20,151 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 14,907 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 14,883 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,223 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 13,625 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2013 12,414 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 11,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,067 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 11,067 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 7,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,571 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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G122 MAG is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G122 MAG, 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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G122 MAG is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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