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G181 VSE

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,052 mi
Last recorded33,052 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 VSE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 33,052 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit The front left hand pads are wore much more than the right ones are. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 28,680 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 28,680 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 24,226 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,903 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 23,895 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 22,219 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle doesn't return (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,210 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,001 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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G181 VSE is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G181 VSE, 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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G181 VSE is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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