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G147 HOJ

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,059 mi
Last recorded29,059 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 HOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 29,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,924 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 26,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,860 miles

DRIVE CHAIN DRY OF LUBRICATION

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,753 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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G147 HOJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G147 HOJ, 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 G147 HOJ registered?

G147 HOJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G147 HOJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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